Advocate Aurora Health plans to lift the minimum wage to $13 per hour in mid-2019, $14 in early 2020 and ultimately $15 by early 2021. The wage hike will affect 10,000 to 15,000 employees, the health system estimated.
“As one of the largest not-for-profit employers in Illinois and Wisconsin, this decision aligns with our longstanding commitment to be market competitive and remain a place that attracts and retains top talent. Our goal is to be a destination employer where our team members feel valued, have opportunities for growth and connect with our values and purpose-driven culture,” Mr. Brady wrote.
“While we continue to face shrinking reimbursements and soaring pharmaceutical costs, we see this as a critical investment in our most valued resource,” he added.
More details about the minimum wage increase are anticipated next spring.
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