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State report finds statewide IHSS bargaining feasible but costly; consumers and counties raise concerns
Summary
The Department of Social Services’ AB 102 work group concluded statewide collective bargaining for IHSS may be more viable than regional models but would shift responsibilities, create substantial fiscal exposure and raise consumer‑voice and county‑funding concerns.
The Department of Social Services told Budget Subcommittees that its work group convened under AB 102 concluded statewide collective bargaining for In‑Home Supportive Services (IHSS) appeared more feasible than a regional approach but would carry major fiscal, administrative and governance implications.
Leora Felicina, deputy director of CDSS’s Adult Programs Division, said the department convened a stakeholder work group and contracted with the UC Berkeley Labor Center and other consultants to analyze potential models. CDSS reported preliminary cost modeling that estimated each $1‑per‑hour statewide wage increase could cost at least $1.3…
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