AFSCME Local 685

05/27/2026

The AFSCME Local 685 Executive Board is pleased to report that AB 2419 (Quirk-Silva), the proposed legislation mandating body-worn cameras inside Los Angeles County juvenile facilities, failed to advance out of the Assembly Appropriations Committee. Read full story here:

The AFSCME Local 685 Executive Board is pleased to report that AB 2419 (Quirk-Silva), the proposed legislation mandating body-worn cameras inside Los Angeles County juvenile facilities, failed to advance out of the Assembly Appropriations Committee.From the beginning, your Local 685 Executive Board....

05/20/2026

Did you know about all of the benefits you receive as an AFSCME Local 685 member?

Your union membership comes with access to valuable programs and discounts designed to support you and your family both on and off the job, including:

🍿 Union Plus benefits & discounts
🌯 AFSCME Advantage programs
⚖️ Legal defense coverage options
✈️ Travel, entertainment, and shopping discounts
☔️ Financial and insurance resources
🎓 Scholarships and education programs
🏠 Home, auto, and personal services savings

These are real benefits that can save you and your family money and provide important support throughout your career and beyond.

Take a few minutes to explore everything available to you as a Local 685 member on our website here: https://www.afscmelocal685.com/membership-benefits

05/19/2026

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM ATTORNEY TOM YU
***We MUST have a signature from everyone!***

Thank you to all members who have already submitted information regarding the involuntary reassignment and deployment of DPO IIs to the Halls.

As previously announced, my office is preparing a combined grievance on behalf of affected members concerning transfer rights under the MOU. This matter is expected to proceed to arbitration.

Because multiple employees are being represented together in this action, California ethical rules require that each participating member review and sign a supplemental conflict disclosure and informed consent form before representation can move forward.

If you wish to be included, please take a moment to review and sign the form at the link below.

Failure to complete and return the form may impact your inclusion in the combined grievance and arbitration process.

Please click the link to complete this form.

05/15/2026

Today, on Peace Officers Memorial Day, AFSCME Local 685 honors the probation officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty while serving and protecting the people of Los Angeles County.

We especially remember Group Supervisor Arnold Garcia and DSO Michael Wall, whose dedication, courage, and commitment to public service will never be forgotten. Their loss is a solemn reminder of the real dangers we face every day in the halls, camps, communities, and streets of L.A. county.

As Probation peace-officers, we stand between chaos and stability. We mentor, supervise, protect, transport, intervene, and respond in some of the most difficult and dangerous situations imaginable. Too often, the risks of our profession go unseen by the public, but today we pause to honor those who gave everything in service to others.

We ask all members to take a moment to remember our fallen brothers and all peace officers who have died in the line of duty.

Their service. Their sacrifice. Their legacy. Never forgotten.

05/07/2026

Nominations and elections for delegates to the 47th AFSCME International Convention in Chicago, originally scheduled for May 14th, has been rescheduled. Nominations and elections will now be held on June 11th during the General Membership Meeting. We will keep you updated.

05/05/2026

Yesterday’s Daily News article highlights growing concerns about staffing and supervision, while noting that some still believe the system may be holding together. The reality is that no one understands conditions in the field better than the officers doing the work.

We cannot allow decisions to be made based on incomplete or inaccurate narratives. Please take a minute to share your frontline experience. Your testimony will help ensure the full picture is understood.

Please click the link to complete this form.

05/04/2026

From today's So. CA News Group's Jason Henry: LA County’s juvenile hall ‘depopulation’ is almost complete; is it working? ‘Officers are exhausted, supervision is breaking down and safety is being compromised,’ says the chief of the probation officers’ union

04/25/2026

Did you know that as a Member of AFSCME Local 685 you automatically have $14,000 in free term life insurance? YES, it's true!

The problem? If we don’t have your beneficiary on file, it can delay or complicate getting that benefit to your family when it matters most.

We’re fixing that. It takes less than a minute to make sure your information is on record and your loved ones are protected.

👉 Complete the quick form here: https://avenew.jotform.com/261135116818959

This is one of those small things that makes a big difference. Please take a quick minute to complete the form today.

Please click the link to complete this form.

04/25/2026

https://www.afscmelocal685.com/post/call-for-nominations-afscme-international-convention

The time has come for the AFSCME’s 47th International Convention, which will be held in Chicago from August 17–21. Click here to learn more. AFSCME Local 685 will be accepting nominations for delegates and alternates to attend the Convention. Delegates will be elected at the May 14, 2026, Genera...

04/24/2026

https://www.afscmelocal685.com/post/new-member-benefit-teamlegal-legal-defense-coverage-now-available

The AFSCME Local 685 Executive Board is pleased to announce a new member benefit designed to protect you and your family when it matters most: TEAMLEGAL Legal Defense Coverage. This program provides comprehensive legal protection for duty-related matters, giving members access to experienced attorne...