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 Shasta County, approximately 4,300 IHSS workers provide long-term care services—including household work, personal care services, and paramedical services—to approximately 4,500 older adults and people with disabilities.
Without home care workers, our neighbors who receive services through IHSS would lose access to essential long-term care. Despite their vital role in Shasta’s long-term care system, IHSS workers earn just $18.10 an hour—far below what’s needed to cover household expenses.
Shasta IHSS workers are joining together to secure a strong contract that increases wages, improves benefits, and guarantees equitable access to long-term care for all who need it in our community.
Campaign Update: December 2024
- We had our first bargaining session with Shasta County on December 4, and we proposed improvements for our next union contract.
- We’ll meet with the County again on January 9 to continue making progress toward a union contract that helps IHSS providers and recipients thrive.
Campaign Update: September 2024
- Our union sent a survey to Shasta IHSS workers to learn about our top priorities for our next union contract.
- Using the input from our members, our bargaining team put together contract proposals and began preparing to meet with county officials.
Meet the Shasta IHSS Bargaining Committee
Rhonda Dillon has been an IHSS provider for 15 years and currently provides care to her adult son.
“Every voice counts, that’s why I’m committed to fighting for higher wages for Shasta IHSS workers.”
Francesca Dye has been an IHSS provider for nearly 2 years and currently provides care to a friend.
“Shasta IHSS workers are important, and we need to show the Board of Supervisors that we’re unified for a fair wage.”
Belinda Hutchings has been an IHSS provider for 23 years and currently provides care for her mother.
“I’m committed to fighting for a better future for IHSS workers, and through our strength and grassroots efforts we will achieve a strong contract.“
Rebecca (Becky) Howe has been an IHSS provider off and on since 1999 and has provided care to a relative for the past 3 years.
“We all should take responsibility for our future and I’m committed to fighting with power in our numbers to secure a strong union contract.”
Harry Madson has been an IHSS provider to his sister with Aperts Syndrome for the past 3 years.
“We need to use our voices to show the value we bring to our community so we can attract more caregivers, build up the IHSS program, and prepare for Shasta County’s future.”
Susan McMains has been an IHSS provider to her client-turned-friend for 17 years.
“We all need to speak up so County Supervisors know what’s important to us in our next union contract, like rolling over our training funds from year to year!”
Bruce Spence has been an IHSS provider for 5 years and currently cares for his brother.
“Every Shasta IHSS provider should get involved in our contract campaign so we can get what we all need and deserve!”
Matthew Vanscoter has been an IHSS provider off and on for 11 years and currently provides care for his adopted Grandma and her grandson.
“I’m committed to making positive change for IHSS recipients and providers, that’s why we all need to get involved in this campaign!”