County workers press Stanislaus supervisors for higher pay, lower caseloads as CEO says negotiations continue

Sep 17, 2025

Behavioral-health and social-service county employees testified at the Board of Supervisors meeting demanding livable wages, smaller caseloads and better safety; County CEO Hayes said negotiations remain active, noted prior offers and said settlements cover about 75% of the workforce.

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Dozens of Stanislaus County behavioral-health and social-service employees and union members addressed the Board of Supervisors on Sept. 16, urging the board to negotiate a “fair contract” to address chronic understaffing, high caseloads and low pay.

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