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Workers, unions decry DPH layoffs and ‘deskilling,’ call action discriminatory
Summary
Employees, union representatives and community members told the Budget & Finance Committee that layoffs and job reclassification at the Department of Public Health are discriminatory and would cause service disruptions; speakers urged the supervisors to use alternatives and wait for AB 1383 funds.
Scores of Department of Public Health employees, union representatives and community members used the committee public‑comment period to oppose layoffs and deskilling measures tied to the supplemental appropriation debate.
Multiple speakers said the proposed cuts disproportionately affect women and people of color. Supervisor Daley and several public commenters cited department figures that about 96% of workers affected are people of color and roughly 79% are women. Robert (a provider and union speaker) told the…
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