Title: Top Leaders of LAFD Labor Union Suspended Amid Financial Misconduct Allegations
Los Angeles, CA – In a shocking turn of events, the leadership of the United Firefighters of Los Angeles City (UFLAC) faced suspension this week following an investigation revealing $800,000 in questionable credit card purchases. The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), which oversees UFLAC, suspended President Freddy Escobar, former Secretary Adam Walker, and former Treasurer Domingo Albarran Jr. for serious financial improprieties, including missing receipts and inadequate documentation.
IAFF General President Edward Kelly outlined the findings in a letter to UFLAC members, stating, "The leadership of UFLAC has abdicated its fiduciary responsibilities and placed Local 112 in ill repute." A comprehensive audit conducted between July 2018 and November 2024 indicated that Escobar alone initiated nearly 2,000 transactions amounting to over $311,000, with 70% lacking supporting documentation. Concerns were raised initially last October by the newly hired treasurer Jason Powell regarding improper record-keeping.
Further scrutiny revealed that Walker had allegedly misappropriated over $75,000 from a charity fund designed for injured firefighters. While Walker claimed the funds were reimbursements for legitimate expenses from charity events, the investigation connected these transactions to personal financial activities, including mortgage and casino withdrawals.
Adding to the controversy, records from the past year indicated that Escobar’s total earnings exceeded $540,000, significantly boosted by overtime pay, raising questions about ethical practices within the union’s financial framework.
The IAFF has now appointed a conservator to oversee UFLAC’s financial operations moving forward, emphasizing the necessity of responsible governance to protect union members’ contributions. As this scandal unfolds, the integrity of UFLAC leadership remains under intense scrutiny.
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