IHSS caregiver wages

An IHSS provider and union regional vice president urged supervisors to support a raise for roughly 9,000 caregivers facing rising costs of living.

Described the financial struggles of home caregivers across Tulare County and asked the board to consider them for a raise.

Asked the Board to consider the union's request for a livable wage, saying a 10-cent raise tells workers their time is worth a dime.

Caregiver who said 80% of providers work multiple jobs and 10 cents won't cover cost of living.

Caregiver for two autistic non-verbal sons; said 63% of caregivers struggle with mortgages and the county faces a 'care crisis.'