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IHSS representative tells supervisors caregivers are leaving county due to low pay and high cost of living
Summary
An SEIU representative told the Board of Supervisors that Inyo County IHSS home-care providers face low wages, housing pressures and retention challenges, citing a survey of 77 former providers; the board received the comment during the public comment period.
During public comment at the March 11 Inyo County Board of Supervisors meeting, Oscar Maciel, representing SEIU Local 2015 (In‑Home Supportive Services caregivers), urged the board to prioritize caregivers in upcoming contract negotiations.
Maciel said IHSS providers are the "backbone of our community," providing care for elderly residents and…
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