Arizona's Proposition 138 proposes a lower minimum wage for tipped workers, while Massachusetts aims to align their pay with the standard minimum wage.

In November, Arizona and Massachusetts voters will determine the future of tipped workers' wages. Arizona's Proposition 138, supported by Republicans, proposes a minimum wage for tipped workers to be 25% lower than the standard wage, provided tips raise their pay $2 above the minimum. Massachusetts seeks to eliminate its tiered wage system, aligning tipped workers' pay with the standard minimum wage by 2029. The debate centers on labor costs and potential exploitation of workers, predominantly women.

October 21, 2024
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