Cortez, a medical assistant, highlights the struggles of health care workers, stating, "It's just been really, really hard." Her experiences echo the sentiments of many seeking better wages.
Bianca Frogner emphasized, "It gives health care maybe a fighting chance against other industries that might be raising wages and are competing for workers," highlighting the fierce competition for labor.
The new California law aims to raise wages for health care workers, predicting an annual increase of $6,400 for 350,000 employees, primarily women and people of color.
Under the law, most large health systems must pay a minimum of $25 an hour by mid-2026, addressing workforce shortages and improving patient care, a groundbreaking step in U.S. health care.
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