Aurora Health Care to increase minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2021

WISCONSIN (CBS 58) -- Aurora Health Care has announced their plans to increase minimum wage.

In a release, Advocated Aurora Health announced that they will be increasing their minimum wage to $15 an hour by early 2021, with plans calling for $13 an hour in mid 2019 and $14 an hour in early 2020.

Aurora says they also offer education assistance, retirement savings program, discounted medical and drug coverage, and career advancement initiatives.

Aurora Health stated the following in a release sent out,

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.