California Lawmakers to Vote on $25 Minimum Wage for Healthcare Workers

California lawmakers to vote on raising minimum wage for healthcare workers to $25/hr
Bill would phase in wage increases for different types of healthcare facilities
Aims to address staffing shortages affecting patient care
Would impact all workers under healthcare umbrella janitors, food staff, etc.
If passed, goes to governor who has 30 days to sign into law

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