NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE (4/3/26) We have concluded contract negotiations with management and will present the final offer to the Executive Board for approval. Once the Executive Board approves the final offer, we will schedule a membership and ratification meeting to present the details to the membership. ------------------------------------------------------------------ NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE (3/13/26) As of March 2026, we have held six negotiation meetings with the employers. We h

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

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

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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

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CHRB Denies Ferndale Dates; CA Racing Solely in South Thoroughbred racing in California is consolidated in the southern part of the...

Cal Expo and fair board officials voted to opt out of a contract with the fair’s harness racing operator. Please CLICK to read the full...

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The California Association of Racing Fairs (CARF) voted unanimously Tuesday morning not to apply for racing dates in 2025. The summer...

Press Release from the CHRB (December 16, 2024) After extensive consultation and discussion with, and among, Golden State Racing,...

May 8, 2024 While there were nine (9) members nominated to fill the vacancy left by Michael Haake, only Darik James accepted the...