Why This Contract Matters
- To keep Inyo County seniors and people with disabilities safely cared for
- Insufficient investments in Inyo County’s care workforce
- Inyo County has the second-largest caregiver shortage in the state
- Delayed progress on wage and benefits
- Increased financial pressure on caregivers already struggling with working multiple jobs, housing, food, transportation, and healthcare
- Care is essential
Call Instructions
- Chair: Trina Orrill, District 1
- IT Patch Through Call-in Number: (760) 377-0305
Step 1: Dial the Call in line above on your phone to reach Chair Trina Orrill’s office.
Step 2: Use the Appropriate Script
- Use the phone script if someone answers.
- Use the voicemail script if you reach a voicemail.
- Reminder: Speak slowly and clearly. Keep your message to 45 seconds or less.
- Both scripts are provided below.
Script for answered phone calls:
- Hello, Chair Trina Orrill, my name is [NAME] and I am an Inyo County IHSS care provider.
- We’re urging the County to accept our proposals for livable wages and healthcare for care providers–like me, who make it possible for older adults and people with disabilities to remain safely at home.
- We’re asking the County to recognize essential care, and the value of our work by supporting investments in long-term care to help Inyo County thrive.
- Inyo County has the second-largest caregiver shortage in California, and one in five caregivers say they may leave the industry because of low wages and inadequate healthcare.
[If there’s a response]
- Thank you, I appreciate your time to listen. I want to emphasize that we’re asking the County to commit to negotiating in good faith to reach a fair contract that delivers meaningful improvements to attract and retain the workforce our community deserves.
- Can I count on you to support our proposals and help us reach a fair contract?
[Close]
- Thank you.
Script for voicemails:
- Hello, Chair Trina Orrill, my name is [NAME] and I am an Inyo County IHSS care provider.
- I’m calling to urge the County to accept our proposals for livable wages and healthcare for care providers who make it possible for older adults and people with disabilities to remain safely at home.
- Inyo County has the second-largest caregiver shortage in California, and one in five caregivers say they may leave the industry because of low wages and inadequate healthcare.
- We’re asking the County to commit to negotiating in good faith to reach a fair contract that delivers meaningful improvements to attract and retain the workforce our community deserves. Thank you.