A Kern County Grand Jury report on the Child Protective Services Department released on April 22, gives weight to the union needs for the need for better pay, and more caseworkers.
- SEIU employees have been protesting for over a year.
- Employees are currently waiting on a response from the Kern County Board of Supervisors.
- If the response doesn’t live up to the unions request they plan on going on a two-day strike.
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
The union that represents county workers is pointing to a grand jury report that they say justifies their concerns. I’m Eric J. Dockery your Bakersfield neighborhood reporter. But will it be enough to get them what they want from the county?
According to a recent Kern County grand jury report, Child Protective Services faces challenges of recruiting and retaining social workers due to high caseloads, emotional stress, and competitive job markets. Exit interviews with former staff suggest burnout, insufficient compensation, and a lack of career advancement opportunities are key factors driving turnover…