The new agreement will benefit more than 52,000 IHSS caregivers who provide essential care to older adults and people with disabilities across San Bernardino County
San Bernardino, Calif. (November 12, 2026) – San Bernardino County In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) providers represented by SEIU Local 2015 have secured a new contract agreement with the County Board of Supervisors, winning significant wage increases and additional investments in training and workplace safety.
The new agreement is an important step forward for the more than 52,000 IHSS providers who help older adults and people with disabilities in San Bernardino County live safely and independently in their homes. These caregivers provide essential services ranging from personal care and household assistance to paramedical services, making it possible for nearly 59,000 residents to receive the care they need while remaining in their communities.
Under the new agreement, effective January 1, 2027, IHSS providers will see their hourly wages increase to $20.69. A second increase will take effect December 1, 2027, bringing wages to $21.00 per hour.
The agreement also secures increased funding for job-specific training and personal protective equipment (PPE), ensuring caregivers have greater access to the resources and protections they need to provide quality care.
“What we accomplished at the bargaining table is about so much more than a paycheck. It’s about recognizing the value of caregivers and building a better future of care in this community. With the support of our union family, we secured a contract that moves us closer to the livable wages caregivers need and deserve,” said Rosa Segura, an IHSS provider in San Bernardino County and member of the union’s bargaining team.
“San Bernardino caregivers worked hard to make sure County leaders understood the realities they face and the importance of investing in the people who care for our communities. We appreciate the Board of Supervisors for listening to our members and taking action. This agreement is a well-earned victory, but it’s also a reminder that we must continue fighting to ensure caregivers can afford to live in the communities where they work,” said SEIU Local 2015 Executive Vice President Marcus McRae.
IHSS is a critical part of California’s long-term care system, helping older adults and people with disabilities receive care at home rather than in more costly institutional settings. Investing in IHSS providers means investing in the workers, families, and communities that make this care possible.
San Bernardino County IHSS providers are members of SEIU Local 2015, the nation’s largest long-term care union, representing more than half a million care workers across California.
To learn more about SEIU Local 2015 visit www.SEIU2015.org or on social media @SEIU2015.