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Caregivers tell Solano supervisors low pay is driving a care crisis, urge wage increases
Summary
Multiple IHSS providers and SEIU representatives told the Solano County Board of Supervisors that low wages are creating caregiver shortages and harming clients, and urged the county to negotiate a pay increase that narrows a claimed gap with neighboring counties.
Several caregivers and union representatives urged Solano County supervisors on April 28 to increase pay for In‑Home Supportive Services (IHSS) providers, saying current proposals fall short of inflation and risk service reductions for elderly and disabled residents.
Leticia Guerrero, speaking for the IHSS bargaining unit, told the board: "Stop leading with fear and start leading with value." Guerrero criticized a…
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