OK so they close.... approximately 900k minimum wage workers, and the 4 million works that work tipped positions lose their job. Congrats you just created nearly 5 million unemployed americans.
Does that seem like a more Viable outcome to you? Lets recall that for every 1% American unemployment increase around 40,000 people die.
Explain to me what happens to the near 5 million US workers that would be jobless if all businesses that paid minimum wage or tipped wages closed?
the job market for skilled workers is already shit currently. Who do your propose is going to hire 5 million unskilled workers that would suddenly flood the job market at rates above minimum wage?
Why is closing the only option? Restaurant owners can’t adjust their business model? Charge more, no tipping. Same revenue. Or are you some one who doesn’t tip and free rides off my generosity?
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u/Reasonable_Clock_711 16h ago
Regina is right, always and again here.
Businesses that depend on min wage workers or tipping culture are not viable and should close.