Minimum wage in Maine is $12.15 an hour. The decision to increase it at the hospital was based on market conditions and hiring trends, the article said.
The change will cost the hospital about $6 million the first year.
The starting wage for certified nursing assistants will move up to $19 an hour, while the starting wage for certified medical assistants will move up to $20.27 an hour.
“Though we are facing unprecedented financial challenges, we believe it is imperative we invest in the retention of our staff and continued recruitment of our workforce,” President Rand O’Leary said.
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