• Query 2 would increase the minimal wage for tipped workers to $15.20 by 2027.
• Proponents say that it will assist bartenders and restaurant workers make first rate wages.
• Opponents argue that it’s going to encourage eating places to eliminate tipping totally.

A “sure” on Initiative 82, also called the District of Columbia Tip Credit score Elimination Act of 2021, would increase the minimal wage in Washington D.C. for staff who obtain suggestions.

Poll measure particulars

Initiative 82 would increase the minimal wage from $5.05 for tipped staff incrementally over the following 6 years till it is the same as the common minimal wage in Washington, DC.

Which means if minimal wage stayed the identical in DC, wages for tipped staff would attain $15.20 by 2027.

The measure wouldn’t forestall the minimal wage from growing sooner or later.

Help and opposition

The DC Committee to Construct a Higher Restaurant Trade is main the motion in favor of Initiative 82. Help for the measure consists of Democratic leaders, the Democratic Socialists of America, and native non-profits.

Supporters argue that the measure would eliminate the tip credit score system that enables employers to pay restaurant staff and bartenders under minimal wage. With this initiative, they argue, restaurant staff will be capable to make even increased wages as a result of suggestions shall be an precise gratuity, somewhat than make up the remainder of the worker’s wages.

Vote No on 82  is main the opposition to this measure. Opponents argue that eliminating the tip credit score system will encourage eating places to eliminate tipping totally, that means restaurant staff might not have the chance to make above minimal wage.

In 2018, 55% of voters in DC handed Initiative 77, which removed the tip credit score system and sought to boost the minimal wage for tipped staff. The DC Council voted 8-5 to repeal the regulation.