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Santa Clara County just approved a two-year deal boosting In-Home Supportive Services caregivers’ pay by $2 an hour, with a full $22.44/hour wage by next July — a long-overdue win after years of stagnant raises, but still falling short for workers battling soaring living costs. Negotiated with SEIU Local 2015, the agreement fits within strained county budgets while acknowledging the vital role these caregivers play. Yet, many still struggle with housing, food insecurity, and multiple jobs to survive — as the county grapples with federal cuts and deepening deficits. The contract also caps enrollment in the county’s health plan and hikes premiums, raising alarms among advocates worried about access amid rising insurance costs and Medi-Cal losses. Workers and supporters agree: real change demands better training, higher wages, and systemic reform — because caring for vulnerable residents shouldn’t come at the cost of caregivers’ own survival.

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