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City Council urged to shield Chicago's independent restaurants from wage hikes

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Source: Chicago Tribune
City Council urged to shield Chicago's independent restaurants from wage hikes
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Chicago’s Editorial Board urges Aldermen to force a floor vote on the tipped-minimum-wage policy, arguing that raising servers’ pay to 84% of the city minimum threatens independent restaurants and jobs; restaurateurs seek a compromise that keeps tipping in line with overall wages, while Mayor Johnson has shown little willingness to revisit the issue. The piece suggests the Council act to restore business confidence and cites Washington, D.C., as a reference point.

Topics:nationopinion#chicago#city-council#independent-restaurants#mayor-brandon-johnson#opinion#tipped-minimum-wage
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  1. Editorial: The City Council must act to protect our prized restaurants  Chicago Tribune
  2. Mayor Johnson brands freezing subminimum wage for tipped workers 'not only tone-deaf, but irresponsible'  Chicago Sun-Times
  3. Aldermen move to undo Johnson’s tipped wage victory  Crain's Chicago Business
  4. FOX 32: What Chicago’s tip credit fight means for restaurants  Illinois Restaurant Association
  5. Chicago aldermen seek pause on tipped‑wage phase‑out  Hoodline

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