Lake County’s IHSS workers, SEIU Local 2015 members, are demanding higher pay. Their current wage has led to a caregiver shortage, with over 385,000 authorized care hours unused last year. Local 2015 President Arnulfo De La Cruz has urged the county to invest in these crucial providers for seniors and people with disabilities, especially in rural Lake County, to prevent a worsening crisis and ensure vulnerable residents’ well-being.