Becerra, former California attorney general, told reporters he supports increased pay for this workforce because it saves the taxpayers money in the long run.<\/p>\n
A 2021 report from the California State Auditor<\/a> said that the In Home Supportive Services program saves the state millions of dollars \u2014 between $22,000 and $153,000 annually per recipient \u2014 since these individuals would likely otherwise be placed in long-term care.<\/p>\n \u201cI will work with the legislature and with SEIU to see if we could have a more true, consistent way of providing the salary for these workers, and if possible, I would like to see us have a statewide basis for negotiations,\u201d Becerra said.<\/p>\n SEIU 2015 has pushed for legislation to move bargaining for In Home Supportive Service workers (IHSS) from the county level to the state,<\/a> arguing it\u2019s a more efficient way to bargain and could help attract more workers to the field.<\/p>\n Oscar Maciel, a political organizer for SEIU 2015, said that while previous legislation has failed, they plan to support similar legislation under a new governor.<\/p>\n Last year, these workers secured a raise from $16.10 to $18.35 per hour in Fresno County, though they were aiming for $20 per hour<\/a>.<\/p>\n Gubernatorial candidates make final push in Fresno<\/p>\n Wednesday\u2019s visit was Becerra\u2019s second stop in Fresno in less than a week.<\/p>\n On Saturday, Becerra addressed a crowd of more than 300 at downtown Fresno\u2019s Doubletree Hilton<\/a>. During that event, he focused on themes of family, opportunity in the Central Valley and his ties to the region, and encouraged attendees to get their families to vote for him.<\/p>\n Hundreds gather at a Xavier Becerra\u2019s \u201cCalifornia Dream Tour\u201d campaign rally at the Doubletree Hilton in downtown Fresno on Saturday, May 23, 2026.<\/p>\n \u201cI believe the Central Valley will reward those of us who come visit Fresno and the Central Valley, because it is home,\u201d he told reporters Wednesday.<\/p>\n Republican candidates Chad Bianco and Steve Hilton shared the stage in Clovis on Friday at an event hosted by the Fresno County and City Republican Women Federated<\/a>.<\/p>\n Tom Steyer, a billionaire investor and another leading Democratic contender in the race, had events scheduled in Lemoore and Fresno on Saturday. Steyer previously held a \u201cShared Prosperity\u201d town hall in Fresno in April<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Hundreds](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/daa43d60d4eb74a81bd640ebf5770630.jpeg\"\/)
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