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Caregivers and SEIU 2015 press supervisors for a contract; dozens testify on low wages and housing instability
Summary
Hundreds of home‑care providers addressed the Board urging the county to prioritize and finalize an SEIU 2015 contract for IHSS providers, saying many work multiple jobs, struggle to pay rent and need wage increases; speakers called for immediate bargaining and action from the county.
Dozens of in‑home support services (IHSS) caregivers and representatives from SEIU 2015 told the Board of Supervisors July 15 they are living on the edge and urged the county to prioritize contract negotiations.
Speakers said roughly 87 percent of IHSS providers in Los Angeles County work multiple jobs and that 69 percent reported difficulty paying rent or mortgage; several said they earn an average annual income around…
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