Latest update 09/02/2025 Inyo County home care providers rally at Board of Supervisors demanding livable wages and healthcare benefits.
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On September 2, 2025 – Inyo County care providers gathered at the county’s Board of Supervisors to demand investments in home care after nearly two years without a new contract that guarantees livable wages and quality healthcare. This was one of the biggest turnouts yet, with members showing up in full force to make their voices heard.
“The demand for care providers continues to grow, but with low wages it’s not enough to retain care workers.” said Gina Martinez, a Inyo County IHSS caregiver. “This Board needs to come to the table in good faith and give us a counter-proposal. We have been without a contract for nearly two years.”
Inyo caregivers spoke about the meaning of Labor Day, acknowledging the generations of workers who fought for fair wages, safe working conditions, and respect and dignity on the job. They reminded the Board that this same fight is still very real today. During public comment, Inyo County caregivers shared how poverty wages are pushing caregivers to leave the profession for better-paying jobs, which creates a dangerous shortage of providers for older adults and people with disabilities.
Inyo caregivers raised concerns over the threats to Medicaid, pointing out that cuts would put even more strain on rural hospitals and the fragile care system. The Future of Care in Inyo County depends on securing a strong contract that truly invests in care providers and they vowed to continue rallying until that future becomes a reality. Stay tuned for more as Inyo care heroes continue to push for a new contract.
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Latest update 07/08/2025 Inyo County home care providers rally at Board of Supervisors demanding livable wages and healthcare benefits.
On July 8, 2025 – Inyo County care providers gathered at the county’s Board of Supervisors to speak on their need for a strong contract that includes livable wages and adequate healthcare. Inyo County members delivered public comments highlighting the care crisis on Inyo caregiver retention, and presenting poverty data that lifts up the county’s need for care investment to address the issues. Members pointed out the federal government’s recent attacks on Medicaid, and how those attacks will deepen the care crisis in both Inyo County and nationally. Inyo County members also made it clear that they have been active community leaders for years to bring economic justice for Inyo County home care workers and will continue rallying to speak truth to power. Stay tuned.
In a recent SEIU 2015 retention survey:
- More than half of Inyo County home care providers who left the industry report leaving home care for better paying jobs.
- Over a quarter who left report leaving the County due to the high cost of living Inyo County IHSS care providers need livable wages!
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