10/17: Hundreds of home care workers and their allies marched in downtown Fresno demanding a living wage. There are over 10,000 home care workers in Fresno County who voted overwhelmingly to join Service Employee International Union local 250. They have been bargaining with the County so workers here will have what home care workers have throughout the state - a living wage with health benefits.

Former City Council member Les Kimber asked the crowd of about 300 outside the Fresno County Hall of Records why there is always enough money for wars and more prisons but somehow the Board of Supervisors can’t find the resources to pay a living wage for home care workers. After his speech Mr. Kimber added that he is outraged by the Sheriff’s department infiltration of Peace Fresno. How can they have all the money they want when violating our civil liberties but say they have no money when it comes to paying a living wage? It is a matter of priorities.