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Restaurant Workers on the Brink
Restaurant workers are stuck in a decades-old pay system that still caps base wages at just $2.50 an hour, relying on tips to make ends meet — a setup that’s barely changed since the 1980s. Now, with the IRS cracking down on tip reporting, servers and bartenders face even more stress. High turnover and lack of advancement opportunities reflect the grind of the job, but some hope that when staffing gets tight, owners will finally offer livable wages. This isn’t just about servers — it’s a broader reckoning over fair pay and the true value of service work. Support the show:Get a discount at…
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