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December 12, 2018/Opinion

Why Cleveland Clinic Is Increasing Its Minimum Wage to $15

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Tom Mihaljevic, M.D., CEO and president, Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic CEO and President Tom Mihaljevic, M.D. explains why Cleveland Clinic is increasing its minimum wage to $15 an hour, today in The Plain Dealer:

Tom Mihaljevic, M.D., CEO and president, Cleveland Clinic

“Every caregiver’s role is important. Increasing our minimum wage demonstrates our commitment to our employees and their families, as well as the community and our patients. It is a reflection of who we want to be as an organization,” he wrote.

“Cleveland Clinic caregivers are a critical part of our region’s social fabric. When they are healthy and financially well, they are able to give back and uplift their neighborhoods … We are from Cleveland. We believe in Cleveland. We care for Cleveland. And we invest in Cleveland, which includes investing in our caregivers.”

Read the entire piece on cleveland.com: Why Cleveland Clinic Is Increasing Its Minimum Wage to $15

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