New contract gives IHSS workers raise, money for supplies and training

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — After several failed negotiating attempts over the past four years, the county of Lake has finalized a new contract with the In-Home Supportive Services workers’ union.

Following a brief discussion on Tuesday morning, the Board of Supervisors — sitting as the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Board of Directors — unanimously approved the new memorandum of understanding between the authority and SEIU Local 2015 Union.

In-Home Supportive Services — or IHSS — workers will see their base wages rise by $0.65 an hour over minimum wage.