To: Board of Supervisors
Department or Agency Name(s): Human Services Department/In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority
Staff Name and Phone Number: Angela Struckmann 707-565-5800, Eric Glentzer 707-565-5952
Vote Requirement: 4/5th
Supervisorial District(s): Countywide
Title:
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Memorandum of Understanding between In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority, Service Employees International Union Local 2015, and California Department of Social Services
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Recommended Action:
Recommended action
A) Adopt a Resolution of the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Board of Directors approving the Memorandum of Understanding with Service Employees International Union Local 2015 from January 1, 2025 through February 29, 2028.
B) Adopt a Budget Resolution authorizing adjustments to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 adopted budgets for the Human Services Department and Non-Departmental to program additional expenditure appropriations of $761,400, as well as associated budget adjustments for the General Fund reimbursement.
(4/5 Vote Required)
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Executive Summary:
The In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority and Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 2015 reached a tentative contract agreement for In-Home Support Services workers on October 14, 2024 for the period of January 1, 2025 through February 29, 2028.
Discussion:
The In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Public Authority (PA) was established as an independent entity in June 2001 to act as the employer of record for collective bargaining for IHSS Providers, with the Board of Supervisors serving as the PA’s Board of Directors. IHSS Providers provide in-home care to low-income seniors and people with disabilities. They assist with task such as housekeeping, cooking, laundry and personal care. IHSS Providers are employees of the Recipient they care for; however, they are paid by the State of California. IHSS Provider wages are made up of Federal, State, and County funds.
The first IHSS PA Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with SEIU, as the representative of IHSS workers, was finalized by the Board in January 2002. The most recent MOU expired on September 30, 2023. The new MOU will be effective January 1, 2025, through February 29, 2028.
Recommended Action A, to approve the Memorandum of Understanding, would be approved by the IHSS PA Board of Directors. Recommended Action B, adopting a budget resolution, would be approved by the Board of Supervisors.
The tentative agreement with SEIU contains the following:
1. Term: January 1, 2025, through February 29, 2028.
2. Wages: The current IHSS provider wage in Sonoma County is $17.35 per hour which includes the $16.00 state minimum wage and a locally negotiated wage supplement of $1.35. State minimum wage will increase to $16.50 effective January 1, 2025. The new MOU adds $2.00 per hour to the wage supplement. Effective upon approval from California Department of Social Services (CDSS), an additional wage supplement of $1.35 per hour will be implemented initially and one year later an additional wage supplement of $0.65 per hour will go into effect for a new total of $19.85 per hour. This reflects a $3.35 wage supplement above the minimum wage.
3. Paid Time for Union Stewards: Pay the hourly rate for up to 8 hours per month for up to 5 union stewards.
4. Paid Time for Contract Negotiations: Pay the hourly rate for up to 8 providers for up to 5 days of negotiations up to 4 hours each day.
5. Healthcare Reopener: Agreement between the parties to explore potential benefits of an alternative health plan during the term of the MOU with meet and confer if SEIU is interested in reallocating any cost savings to wages.
If the IHSS PA Board of Directors approves this MOU, the IHSS PA will submit the approved rate changes to CDSS for approval. The approval process takes 60 days from submission and is effective the first day of the following month. If the Board approves a resolution as of December 10, 2024, it is expected that the wage and benefits rate changes will take effect March 1, 2025. The wage and benefit increases will not be retroactive to the effective date of the MOU.
Prior Board Actions:
October 20, 2020 - Approved MOU with SEIU and CDSS Rate Request
March 15, 2016 - Approved MOU with SEIU, UHW and CDSS Rate Request
August 20, 2013 - Approved MOU with SEIU, UHW and CDSS Rate Request
September 29, 2009 - Aboard Approved MOU with SEIU, UHW
March 18, 2008 - Approved MOU with SEIU, UHW West and CDSS Rate Request
February 6, 2007 - Approved MOU with SEIU, UHW West
January 10, 2006 - Approved MOU amendment with SEIU UHW
January 15, 2002 - Approved new MOU with SEIU, Local 250
June 2, 2001 - Approved Ordinance to establish the Sonoma County IHSS Public Authority
Fiscal Summary
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Expenditures |
FY 24-25 Adopted |
FY25-26 Projected |
FY 26-27 Projected |
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Budgeted Expenses |
$31,869,773 |
$36,013,234 |
$38,521,060 |
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Additional Appropriation Requested |
$761,400 |
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Total Expenditures |
$32,631,173 |
$36,013,234 |
$38,521,060 |
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Funding Sources |
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General Fund/WA GF |
$16,315,586 |
$18,006,617 |
$19,260,530 |
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State/Federal |
$15,934,887 |
$18,006,617 |
$19,260,530 |
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Fees/Other |
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Use of Fund Balance |
$380,700 |
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Contingencies |
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Total Sources |
$32,631,173 |
$36,013,234 |
$38,521,060 |
Narrative Explanation of Fiscal Impacts:
Wages:
IHSS 2024-2025 MOU will increase by $755,551 due to the wage increase requiring $755,551 in additional budget appropriations.
The negotiated wage supplement of $2.00/hour will increase 2025-2026 IHSS MOU to $36,003,914 and 2026-2027 IHSS MOU to $38,511,740. The increases incorporate the supplemental wage increase as well as a 4% inflation factor set by the state.
Union Stewards/Contract Negotiations:
Additional budget appropriations of $5,849 will be required due to the annual cost of 5 union stewards for 8 hours per month in addition to the paid time for contract negotiators for 8 providers for 5 days.
The total cost of union stewards and negotiators will be as follows: FY 24-25 $5,849, FY 25-26 $9,320, and FY 26-27 $9,320.
The Human Services Department (HSD) will accept additional general fund in the amount of $380,700 (half of 755,551 + $5,849) and will use 1991 Realignment fund balance to fund the additional $380,700 cost share in FY 2024-2025.
The General Fund and HSD 1991 Realignment fund will share costs evenly (50-50) in the current fiscal year and in subsequent years.
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Narrative Explanation of Staffing Impacts (If Required):
None
Attachments:
1: Resolution approving MOU between IHSS Public Authority with SEIU Local 2015
2: Budget Resolution
Related Items “On File” with the Clerk of the Board:
Memorandum of Understanding between IHSS Public Authority and SEIU Local 2015