Greetings Sisters and Brothers. The membership voted for change by electing me as president. Change is on the way. As you know, with...

WHEN WE FIGHT WE WIN. THEREFORE, WE WILL NEVER STOP FIGHTING! The past year has been full of challenges and rewards. We would like to say...

Sisters and Brothers, It has been my pleasure serving in the capacity of a public servant for over 15 years. I have served this Union,...

Dear Members, On April 7, 2023, an email communication was sent regarding new incentives for staff who provide full-time direct...

As County facilities – including Probation – face dangerously high post-Covid vacancy rates among medical and dental professionals,...

Local 685 has been working diligently to assure that the Probation Department meets the needed accommodations of members and – when they...

From the Desk of the Chief Steward, 2nd VP – Jonathan Byrd Below is the understanding between the Union and Management on Deployment:...

by the Local 685 Legislative Advocates This state legislative session was an escalated battle with public safety so-called “reform”...

California Assembly Bill 695 (Pacheco), the Juvenile Detention Facilities Improvement Grant Program, failed to secure a signature from...

Lately we have been receiving union decertification cards in the mail from members who claim to want to leave our union. When we have...

Celeste Coleman, retired Local 685 VP for DCFS, standing in solidarity with SAG-AFTRA members. Although the Writers Guild has settled its...

AFSCME Local 685 would like to announce our 2023 Scholarship Winners to help students and families plan and pay for college with this...

In an effort to enhance public understanding of the crucial role probation officers play in the criminal justice system, Local 685...

Thanks to the heroic work of our incredible Sacramento-based advocacy team led by Willie Pelote and Matt Silverling, Assembly Bill 695...

Our 8/15/23 paychecks include a 5.5% retroactive pay increase back to 7/1/22, approximately one year of 5.5% retro. Congratulations!...

The Local 685 Scholarship Committee is announcing the deadline to submit your son or daughter's application for our annual Scholarship...

A Message from Local 685 President Hans Liang Dear Sisters and Brothers, The latest order by Interim Chief Viera Rosa is an affront to...