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Santa Clara IHSS 2026 Contract: 36,000 Providers Push Wages

Santa Clara County's 36,000+ IHSS workers demand a stronger 2026 contract. Get updates on collective bargaining and what the new MOU means for IHSS providers.

By the Unified Savers Editorial Team

This information is based on official California CDSS guidelines and is reviewed for accuracy.

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 Santa Clara County, over 36,000 IHSS workers provide long-term care services (including household work, personal care services, and paramedical services) to older adults and people with disabilities. […] The post Santa Clara County I

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Related: SEIU 2015 pushing for $21+ IHSS wages in 2026 county negotiations · IHSS pay rates for all 58 California counties in 2026 · IHSS overtime rules in California

Source: SEIU 2015

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