California Health Care Workers Secure $25 Minimum Wage After Long Battle

California lawmakers are considering a bill, Senate Bill 525, that would raise the minimum wage for health care workers to $25 an hour. The bill has been rewritten to include different timelines for different types of health care facilities, with rural health clinics having until June 2027 to reach the minimum wage increase. Supporters argue that the wage increase is necessary to address the staffing crisis in hospitals and ensure high-quality patient care. If the bill passes both the Assembly and the Senate, it will be sent to the governor for approval.