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

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

Local 280's 2026 Dues Statements were mailed to all Active members on December 11, 2025. Per our Constitution & Bylaws, the Dues payments for the 1st Half of 2026 ($263.00) are due on January 1, 2026 and are considered untimely (late) after January 31, 2026. All payments must be postmarked or received in our office by January 31, 2026  in order to avoid the $200.00 penalty fine. Credit & debit cards can be accepted over the phone (with a processing fee charged by the banking

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

Sammy’s in Lake Forest permanently closed as a satellite location at 5:00 pm on Sunday, 11/2/2025.

Local 280 will be holding a nomination meeting for the upcoming Election in November of 2025. There will be three (3) Officer Positions:...

$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

Click below to read article: Humboldt County, Fresno Dates Applications Shot Down By California Horse Racing Board

Please be careful! There are an increasing number of scams originating from phone calls, texts, and emails. If you're not sure that a...

Del Mar will be holding teller training from Thursday, July 10, 2025 to Saturday, July 12, 2025. It is a three-day training course, and...

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...

The employers are following California law and our contract (CBA) regarding the 30-minute break period. This notice is just a...

Click to read " How the Alameda County Fair lost a $5 million bet to save horse racing "

Click links below to read the articles Talks collapse on proposed summer racing meet at Pleasanton (March 23, 2005) Pleasanton...