Local 280 Members are invited to a Zoom Meeting. ___________________________________ Local 280 Executive Board Meeting  Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM (PDT)  ___________________________________ Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/bKn7yETeQ82BzesCcRC4sw   After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Please join the meeting a few minutes before 1:00 PM as we won

Work is guaranteed at Santa Anita on Saturday April 4, 2026 and Sunday April 5, 2026. Deadline is 11:15 AM and subject to change. They are expecting very big crowds, and we need everyone who is on the worklist at Santa Anita to come out to work. Any member on a Replacement list at a Satellite location who is not scheduled to work on Saturday or Sunday is eligible to work at Santa Anita as an Extra. Please ensure you confirm with your Supervisor that you are not needed at your

NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE (3/13/26) As of March 2026, we have held six negotiation meetings with the employers. We have exchanged several proposals and are currently working through the difficult process of reconciling our differences to reach an agreement. Once negotiations conclude, the final proposals will be presented to the membership for discussion and a ratification vote. ------------------------------------------------------------------ NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE (1/22/26) Beginni

Attn:  Local 280 Members It has been brought to our attention that some employees are not adhering to the established work rule regarding calling on & off of work. Please be advised that  Work Rule #8 states it is mandatory for all members on any work list, including those at satellite facilities or racetracks, to call on and off. Failure to comply with this work rule will result in the forfeiture of employment for the following work day. Work Rule #8 : Members who are on a

The employers are following California law and our contract (CBA) regarding the 30-minute break period. This notice is just a clarification of a policy that has been in place for years. Under our current CBA, Local 280 members who waive the 30-minute meal break are given two 10-minutes breaks, which is more than the California law mandates. The information below is from Local 280’s labor law attorney from a 2021 memorandum. Employees have the right to waive the 30-minute mea

URGENT:   Local 280 members who have reached the age of normal retirement (age 65), were mailed a letter from the SEIU Pension Fund during the month of January. This letter contains information regarding drawing your pension. Please be aware that all Union Locals have specific rules regarding working after retirement. Local 280's rule is if you draw your pension prior to the age of 70, you will no longer be able to keep your seniority number.  If you draw your pension prior t

Thank You to all the candidates. And a special Thank You to Local 280's Election Committee for all their hard work!

Please contact the office immediately if your mailing address has changed. Phone 626-301-7900, ext. 4 or email local280worklists@gmail.com The 2025 Local 280 election ballots will be mailed to all active members on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

These are the projected insurance qualifiers for 2026  benefits. These are estimated qualifiers only!   The 2026 Annual H&W Insurance requirement is 85% of all LIVE racing days/nights:   Days : 161 @ 85% Live Racing Days = 137 Days required Nights : (Including Quarter Horse and Harness Nights) 120 @ 85% Live Racing = 102 Nights required

$1 SUNSET PICK SIX ADDED TO WAGERING MENU FOR SANTA ANITA’S 16-DAY AUTUMN MEET STARTING SEPT. 26   With player-friendly 15% takeout rate,...

During the Big Fresno Fair, work crews will be increased. There is no live racing at the fair, but they will be using more clerks. Friday...

Click to read article from the LA Times: Historical Horse Racing machines key to the sport’s future in California are in peril