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Home‑care providers tell Orange County supervisors the board's IHSS proposal 'insulting' and urge fair bargaining
Summary
Dozens of IHSS home‑care providers addressed the Orange County Board of Supervisors during public comment, saying the county's bargaining proposal falls short for roughly 47,000 local providers and urging supervisors to negotiate higher wages and better benefits to protect seniors and people with disabilities.
Dozens of in‑home support services (IHSS) providers told the Orange County Board of Supervisors during public comment that the county’s latest bargaining proposal offered too little to sustain caregivers and the residents who depend on them.
Angie Nguyen, an IHSS provider and United Domestic Workers (UDW) chair for the Orange County area representing "over 47,000 home‑care providers," said the board’s approach is unacceptable and urged supervisors to "stand with us" and deliver a meaningful contract. "We are the people she pledged to serve," Nguyen said, addressing…
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