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HSD selects University of Washington to conduct comparable worth wage equity of human services work

July 12, 2022

“‘The people who take care of our children, provide healthcare in community-based clinics, help people without homes connect with resources, engage our elders, support our youth, and care for people with disabilities are often paid at such low levels that they qualify for public support programs themselves,’ said Janice Deguchi, Executive Director of Neighborhood House and Co-Chair of the Raising Wages for Changing Lives campaign.”

Read the full press release below on the Seattle and King County human services wage study:

https://humaninterests.seattle.gov/2022/07/12/hsd-funds-university-of-washington-proposal-to-conduct-comparable-worth-wage-analysis/