County employee wages

SEIU regional vice president urged a 3% wage marker in the budget, saying employees must be paid enough to live in the community.

Library assistant and SEIU officer said the county's proposal to eliminate longevity pay is 'a slap in the face' and that supervisors recently gave themselves larger raises.

Social worker said a past 3% COLA is the only reason she owns a home and warned taking it away would drive staff out.

Program specialist described living in substandard housing she could afford, then moving to Lake County and commuting — asking the board to 'do something about our pay.'

IT technician said she can no longer recommend the county as an employer after seeing DSS staffing and pay conditions.

Air quality engineer said a 1% COLA with eliminated longevity pay is effectively a pay cut and understaffing is a public safety issue.

26-year employee said the board got raises while workers got 'a slap in the face,' noting her longevity pay is just $77 per check.

Social worker read a statement saying some county employees qualify for CalFresh and Medi-Cal and that there's 'one standard for workers and another for those in power.'

Assessor's office employee said county pay doesn't cover his gender-affirming medication and questioned whether the pride flag raising is performative.

Young social services worker said she can't live without roommates and could earn more managing a Panda Express.

SEIU chapter president read an anonymous account of crushing workloads and burnout submitted by an employee fearing retaliation.

Social worker assistant described $600/month health insurance and criticized proposals to raise premiums and eliminate overtime after a vacation day.

Social services employee commuting from Lake County said soon she simply won't be able to afford to work in Mendocino County.