Coalition of L.A. Probation Unions Responds to State Takeover of County Probation Department with Cautious Optimism

The Coalition of L.A. Probation Unions Stands Together for Five Core Priorities:

Protect Union Rights & Bargaining Power

We call on AG Rob Bonta and any court-appointed monitor to publicly commit to protecting collective bargaining rights. Receivership must not become an excuse to bypass or weaken union agreements.

Make Safety the Top Priority

Everyone – staff, clients, and the community – deserves a safe environment. That requires:

Better equipment and protective gear
Fully staffed posts
Consistent safety protocols
And an end to policies that put workers in harm’s way

Support the Workers Who Show Up

The members of our three unions have continued to serve with dedication despite broken systems, poor leadership, and a lack of resources. The monitor must work to improve conditions on the ground, not just reassign blame.

Invest in Respect, Training, and Conditions

Workers must be treated with dignity. That means:

Respect from leadership
Improved training and professional development
Real investment in working conditions and tools to do the job well

Include Us in the Process

We call on the AG and the monitor to formally include labor representatives in every step of this process. Workers and our unions must have a seat at the table – not just for input, but for decision-making power.