In Budget Move, California Could Halt Scheduled Raises for Disability Care Workers

In Budget Move, California Could Halt Scheduled Raises for Disability Care Workers
California Gov. Gavin Newsom leaves the stage after delivering his budget proposal in Sacramento on Jan. 10, 2023. José Luis Villegas/AP Photo
Aaron Gonzalez
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In response to California’s budget deficit, Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed delaying pay increases for disability care workers by one year to fiscal 2025–26.

The scheduled pay raises, first funded in 2021-2022, were part of a five-year rate reform intended to address shortages in disability care workers, who typically make $16 to $20 an hour. The 2022–23 budget accelerated the timeline to four years.

Aaron Gonzalez
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Aaron Gonzalez is a news reporter based in California. He was born and raised near Monterey in California's Central Coast. In addition to writing, he is passionate about jazz music, poetry, and coffee.