The federal minimum wage for tipped workers has remained unchanged at US$2.13 since 1991, leaving it significantly lower than the regular minimum wage of $7.25 today.
In states where a full minimum wage is mandated for tipped workers, such as Massachusetts, research indicates that the move tends to benefit not only workers but businesses and consumers as well.
Tipped workers, primarily waiters and bartenders, are predominantly women and people of color, highlighting systemic inequalities in wage structures that the proposed initiatives seek to address.
Increasing the tipped minimum wage could alleviate financial strains on many workers, as research shows stronger economic conditions in states allowing for higher wage rates.
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