Statement From Laphonza Butler, President, Seiu United Long Term Care Workers (Ultcw) On Cuts to in-Home Supportive Services (Ihss) in Governor Jerry Brown's 2011 Budget:

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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- "We are, of course, disappointed with the Governor's proposal of nearly $500 million in cuts to the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program, and have grave concerns about the hardship that these cuts would impose on the 440,000 low-income seniors and people with disabilities who rely on the IHSS program to live safely at home.

"The 8.4 percent proposed reduction of IHSS hours to all recipients, in addition to last year's 3.6 percent cuts, as well as the elimination of all domestic care services for certain recipients will result in countless lives being placed in danger. For these individuals, some of the most vulnerable citizens in our state, every hour of care they receive is a vital hour that they can't afford to lose. For caregivers, these cuts mean fewer hours of work, possible loss of healthcare benefits, and the potential for job loss at a time when the state's unemployment rates are already at historic highs.

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Statement From Laphonza Butler, President, Seiu United Long Term Care Workers (Ultcw) On Cuts to in-Home Supportive Services (Ihss) in Governor Jerry Brown's 2011 Budget:

"We understand that the budget crisis in California is serious, and ...

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