Lake County’s IHSS workers, represented by SEIU Local 2015, are negotiating for better contracts,working without one since 2023. The 2,400 workers provide crucial in-home care to seniors and people with disabilities. The county faces a severe caregiver shortage. SEIU Local 2015 President Arnulfo De La Cruz urges county officials to invest in care and value these essential workers to strengthen Lake County’s long-term care system.