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Social services staff, unions press board for larger raises and better labor standards
Summary
Several county employees and union representatives urged the Board of Supervisors to adopt larger pay increases and stronger local labor standards for county contracts and programs, citing retention problems and low take‑home gains from proposed percentage raises.
Employees and union representatives addressed the Board of Supervisors on Aug. 19 to press for larger salary increases and stronger labor standards in county contracting.
Ortensia Castro, who identified herself as a social‑services worker for Imperial County, said staff are asking the board to approve either 3% or 5% raises that had been under discussion. She said an entry‑level office assistant would see…
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