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With Election Day fewer than two months away, debate continues to heat up surrounding Massachusetts Question 5: whether or not the state should gradually raise the hourly minimum wage for tipped workers to the non-tipped minimum wage. At present, Massachusetts law allows tipped employees to be paid $6.75 per hour, provided their tips increase their base pay to the state’s minimum wage of $15. If their tips do not, their employer must make up the difference.

On Sept. 5, the organization Committee to Protect Tips, a staunch opponent of the increase, released a video encouraging constituents to vote ‘No’ on Question 5, stating 91% of tipped employees oppose the ballot question and the increase would result in workers earning less than they do currently.  

Should Massachusetts increase the tipped workers’ base pay to minimum wage?
Yes, businesses should not rely on patrons tips to pay their staff the minimum wage. (23%, 51 VOTES)
Yes, increasing hourly pay will provide more financial security for tipped staff. (11%, 23 VOTES)
No, increasing hourly pay will increase prices for businesses using tipped staff. (13%, 28 VOTES)
No, increasing hourly pay will prove too expensive and lead to layoffs or business closures. (36%, 78 VOTES)
No, tipped workers make enough with their tips and the extra $8.25 per hour would be too much. (18%, 39 VOTES)
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With Election Day fewer than two months away, debate continues to heat up surrounding Massachusetts Question 5: whether or not the state should gradually raise the hourly minimum wage for tipped workers to the non-tipped minimum wage. At present, Massachusetts law allows tipped employees to be paid $6.75 per hour, provided their tips increase their base pay to the state’s minimum wage of $15. If their tips do not, their employer must make up the difference.

On Sept. 5, the organization Committee to Protect Tips, a staunch opponent of the increase, released a video encouraging constituents to vote ‘No’ on Question 5, stating 91% of tipped employees oppose the ballot question and the increase would result in workers earning less than they do currently.  

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2 Comments

  • September 16, 2024

    How about: No, we don't want higher pay for restaurant workers, who will only waste it on paying for their basic needs while also helping to unnecessarily boost the local economy, including cash-rich local restaurants?

  • Christopher Hack
    September 16, 2024

    How about "No, the industry is against this, and I support our restaurants and their employees." This is nothing but a money grab by our greedy state government. Just another way to pay for more immigrants coming in.