If you have been in or around Inglewood lately you’ve probably noticed advertisements everywhere for and against Measure HC – a ballot measure that would raise the healthcare worker minimum wage to $25 per hour.
Inglewood residents have long supported healthcare workers. The community values our frontline caregivers, especially after seeing their dedication and bravery throughout the pandemic.
The pandemic put into light how critical our healthcare workers are in our local communities. These frontline workers should be adequately compensated for their heroic efforts, not just during the pandemic, but every day. This is why the Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce is urging a No on Inglewood’s Measure HC this November. The measure purports to benefit health care workers via a mandatory wage increase. In truth, the measure actually excludes workers at 73% of health care facilities in the city, including thousands of workers at Inglewood’s community clinics, public hospitals, nursing homes, urgent care centers,