Health care workers gain 21% wage increase in pending agreement with Kaiser Permanente after historic strike

Beyond higher wages and improved benefits, the terms of the Kaiser settlement would ensure better staffing, which the unions have argued is critical for providing quality patient care.

Michael McQuarrie, Director of the Center for Work and Democracy, Arizona State University • conversation
Oct. 19, 2023 • ~6 min

Raising the minimum wage is a health issue, too

It's not just about the money. Raising the minimum wage would lead to happier and healthier lives for millions of Americans.

Utibe Effiong, Board Certified Internal Medicine Physician and Public Health Scientist, MidMichigan Health, University of Michigan • conversation
March 24, 2021 • ~5 min

Post-COVID minimum wage hikes may harm job seekers

If minimum wage hikes go into effect after the COVID-19 pandemic, it could benefit workers with jobs but hurt those looking for one.

Chuck Finder-WUSTL • futurity
June 1, 2020 • ~7 min

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