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Feb 15, 20231 min read
Narcan Training
The Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution (OEND) program teaches those at risk of overdose and those who care about them how to...
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Feb 1, 20232 min read
President's Message: Bargaining Update
Dear Members, Your Executive Board has been hard at work protecting our MOU/Bargaining Contract rights that our Union has fought for...
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Dec 31, 20221 min read
Double Overtime for the Halls!
Attention Members The Juvenile Halls are experiencing a high level of call outs and the Department is offering double overtime for anyone...
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Dec 19, 20221 min read
Bargaining Update
Local 685 – along with the SDPOs association and the L.A. County Firefighters – have yet to reach a tentative agreement with the County...
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Dec 19, 20221 min read
Board Moves to Ban Pepper Spray in 2 Units at Central Juvenile Hall
Dear Sisters and Brothers, In 2019, the Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to ban pepper spray (OC spray) in the juvenile halls and...
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Nov 23, 20224 min read
CAN I VENT?
by DPO Stay Ford, Camps Vice President Our Department is changing in so many ways. Every time we get a new Chief, we go in a new...
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Nov 4, 20221 min read
Funeral Services for Former Interim Chief Probation Officer Ray Leyva
The following is funeral service information for former Interim Chief Probation Officer Ray Leyva, who passed away on October 12, 2022. ...
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Nov 3, 20221 min read
AFSCME 685 Endorsed Candidates for November 8th Election
L.A. County Board of Supervisors Robert "Bob" Hertzberg City of Los Angeles – Mayor Karen Bass California State Assembly District 41 |...
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Nov 3, 20221 min read
Our future is on the line - you are needed this weekend!
L.A. County Supervisorial candidate Lindsey Horvath, who is endorsed by sitting Supervisor Sheila Kuehl who has an undeniable track...
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Nov 2, 20221 min read
Contract Negotiations Status Update
The County of Los Angeles Chief Executive Office recently provided supplemental responses to AFSCME Local 685’s request for...
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Oct 11, 20221 min read
L.A. in Crisis, Local 685 Demands 3 Councilmembers Resign
Dear Sisters and Brothers, By now you may have seen the incredibly troubling news that a 2021 meeting between L.A. City Council President...
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Oct 6, 20222 min read
Your Vote IS Your Voice
Ballots for the General Election mail next week and voting will run until Election Day, Tuesday, November 8. This election will shape the...
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Sep 30, 20221 min read
Local 685 Prevails in Push to Recognize Danger in Halls; Temporary Pay Increase for Halls Staff
Local 685 received notification from the Chief Executive Officer that the County has declared a “manpower shortage” in the Probation...
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Sep 22, 20222 min read
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Webinars
Our union is committed to helping you get the student debt relief you deserve. Thanks to the Biden administration, millions of public...
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Sep 20, 20221 min read
"The union" is an organization you build with your coworkers, not a service you receive.
Say it again. And again. And again. Our profession and our personal safety are under attack. Our strength is in our numbers and in our...
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Sep 15, 20221 min read
LABOR VOTES BBQ & RALLY
There's never been a more crucial time to get involved in politics than with our upcoming election for a new County Supervisor to replace...
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Sep 14, 20221 min read
RUMOR ALERT
There are rumors flying around that our Union, Local 685, has agreed to deployment of DPO IIs to the Halls. THIS IS NOT TRUE. The Union...
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Sep 9, 20222 min read
LA County Supervisors Violate Our Contract; Legal Action Filed Today
LA County Supervisors Violate Our Contract, Order Chief to Begin Transfer of Youth Who Committed Serious Crimes (707b offenses) to...
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Aug 25, 20221 min read
Probation Unions Respond to BOS Chair Holly Mitchell's Visit to BJN
On Tuesday, Aug, 23, Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly Mitchell, who currently serves as Chair of the Board of Supervisors, issued a...
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