SPRINGFIELD – Hundreds of members from the Service Employees International Union joined State Senator Lakesia Collins at the Capitol on Wednesday to speak about the challenges faced by home health care workers.

“Home care workers give their life to taking care of our communities and deserve to know Illinois has their back,” said Collins (D-Chicago). “As a former home health care worker, I know the struggle and challenges they face, and as a legislator, I am fighting for their right to be fairly paid and protected.”

Collins, a fierce advocate for SEIU and health care workers across Illinois, is proud to join advocates to support Senate Bill 120, which would increase the rate for in-home services under the Community Care Program to $32.75 to support a minimum wage of $20 an hour for direct service workers.

“SEIU members fight every day to make sure those they care for are treated with dignity and respect, and our home care workers deserve the same,” said Collins. “I’m proud to stand with them here in Springfield as we push for better wages, safer workplaces, and a better future for all SEIU members across the state.”

Collins will spend the coming weeks continuing to advocate for home care workers across the state.