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County social workers, union urge higher pay and safety measures, warn of strike as contract talks stall
Summary
United Public Employees and Sacramento County social workers told the Board of Supervisors on April 22 they are seeking pay parity, retention incentives and stronger protections after repeated on-the-job assaults; union leaders said strike is a last resort if negotiations do not move.
Members of United Public Employees and front-line county social workers urged the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors to press county negotiators for higher pay, retention incentives and better workplace safety measures during off‑agenda public comment on April 22.
Union executive director Ted Samara said negotiators had been slow and warned county employees are considering strike action if bargaining does not produce acceptable economic offers. “We don't wanna strike, but we will. That is our last resort,” Samara told the board.
Social workers and other county caregivers said wages…
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