Ballot question aims to change the way tipped workers get paid in Massachusetts

[RandySF]

BOSTON - A question on the November ballot in Massachusetts could change the way tipped workers get paid.

Brian "Blackie" Black has been a bartender for nearly three decades. Despite the long nights, it's a job that allows him to earn a livable wage.

"The tips are the income," Black stressed. "Tipping is the way that people thank us. And, again, it cuts out ownership."

A question on the November ballot could change the way Black and other tipped workers get paid. That includes bartenders, restaurant servers, hairdressers, nail technicians.




https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/tipped-workers-question-5-massachusetts/

[Silent Type]

1. In the article, they interview two tipped workers, one for one against amendment.

The bartender, who is against the amendment, thinks he’ll make less. I get feeling the other one doesn’t make as much in tips, and she is for amendment. Will be interesting to see how it goes.

I’ve worked for tips, so hope it comes out well for vast majority of tipped workers.

[MichMan]

2. Seems like they both agree tipping will be drastically reduced

"The consumer is going to say, 'Oh, they're making a livable wage now,' they're not going to tip as much," Black added.

McGovern argues the state shouldn't have a two-tiered system.

"You can go out and know that no matter what, your server gets paid a full $15 an hour. You don't have to put in that extra money."