In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) is a social service that allows people who need long-term care to receive it in the comfort and safety of their own homes. In Colusa County, more than 500 IHSS workers provide long-term care services—including household work, personal care services, and paramedical services—to older adults and people with disabilities.
Without our IHSS workers, thousands of our vulnerable neighbors would lose access to essential long-term care. Despite providing critical services, Colusa’s IHSS workforce earns just $17.40 an hour, only $0.50 above California’s minimum wage and far below the $24.47 hourly wage needed to cover a single individual’s household expenses in our county.
Colusa IHSS workers are joining together to secure a strong contract that not only increases wages and improves benefits for workers, but guarantees equitable access to long-term care for all who need it in our community.
Meet the Colusa IHSS workers who will represent you at the bargaining table!
Anita María Davalos provides care for her daughter with Down syndrome and has been an IHSS provider for more than ten years.
Carolina Munoz has been an IHSS provider for 29 years. She is prepared to fight for a contract that includes wage increases, insurance, training and protections for work hours.
Juanita Martinez has been an IHSS provider since 2019. She wants to win a contract that offers hard-working care providers higher wages, healthcare coverage, and certified training programs, which would allow them the dignity to live with just one job.
Maria Solis has been an IHSS provider for three years.
Olga Mendoza cares for her autistic son and has been an IHSS provider for 15 years.