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a. Adopt a resolution to approve and adopt a tentative agreement between the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 2015, representing the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Providers, and the IHSS Public Authority effective upon Board approval through August 31, 2028; and
b. Approve and authorize the CAO-Budget Office to incorporate the increase of County General Fund Contributions (GFC) in FY 2026-27, FY 2027-28 into Social Services 001-5010-SOC001-8254 GFC Base as identified in the Finance Section below.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution to:
a. Approve and adopt a tentative agreement between the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 2015, representing the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Providers, and the IHSS Public Authority effective upon Board approval through August 31, 2028; and
b. Approve and authorize the CAO-Budget Office to incorporate the increase of County General Fund Contributions (GFC) in FY 2026-27, FY 2027-28 into Social Services 001-5010-SOC001-8254 GFC Base as identified in the Finance Section below.
SUMMARY:
The Monterey of Monterey In-House Supportive Services (IHSS) Providers, IHSS Public Authority and Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 2015, representing IHSS Providers have reached a tentative agreement though August 31, 2028.
DISCUSSION:
The Monterey County IHSS Public Authority and SEIU Local 2015, representing the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) providers reached a tentative agreement on September 5, 2025, with the new agreement becoming effective upon Union ratification and Board and State approval through August 31, 2028. SEIU Local 2015 informed the Monterey County Public Authority on October 17, 2025 that their membership approved this tentative agreement.
Pursuant to the Tentative Agreement, effective upon Union ratification, Board and State approval, the Public Authority’s contribution to the health plan will incr...
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