FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Press Contact:Dan Arel, darel@udw.org, 619-252-0397
June 11, 2025
SAN DIEGO, CA – United Domestic Workers (UDW/AFSCME Local 3930) applauds the California State Senate and Assembly for having the courage to reject Governor Newsom’s proposed cuts to home care providers in the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program, as well as to family child care providers.
“By rejecting the proposed cap on IHSS overtime, the Legislature has made it clear that they are committed to protecting not just working families, but also California’s most vulnerable residents,” said Doug Moore, UDW Executive Director. “Governor Newsom’s attempt to balance the budget on the backs of seniors, children, and people living with disabilities was a misguided move. We’re thrilled our allies in the Senate and Assembly stood strong and rejected these harmful proposals.”
“While we are disappointed that the Legislature agreed to pause the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for family child care providers for a year, we appreciate their request to update current rates based on the new single rate structure, and we agree that families urgently need 12,000 new slots.” Moore continued.
“Although this still falls short of what these providers deserve, it opens the door to much-needed improvements,” he added. “If we’re truly committed to raising provider wages and increasing access for children in subsidized care, we need concrete figures—not vague commitments.”
“We now call on Governor Newsom to work with the Senate and Assembly in good faith and adopt their rejection of these devastating cuts,” said Moore. “Child care providers deserve a wage that reflects the essential nature of their work—and we won’t stop fighting until they get it.”
The budget also included the $3.3 million in funding to set up statewide bargaining for IHSS providers, contingent on the passing of AB 283 (Haney).
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About UDW/AFSCME Local 3930:
UDW represents more than 200,000 dedicated home care and family child care providers across California. Our members are the backbone of care for seniors, people with disabilities, and working families—fighting for fair wages, better working conditions, and policies that strengthen our communities.
