#RAISETHEWAGE

A group of people wearing masks gather in front of a large statue depicting a woman in an apron and a mask that reads "FIGHT DOM STAFF." They hold up one fist in solidarity. Text on the image reads "WOMEN IN THE SERVICE INDUSTRY DESERVE A LIVING WAGE. RAISE THE WAGE NOW.

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In collaboration with One Fair Wage, we launched the #RaiseTheWage campaign to advocate for an increase in our federal minimum wage AND the gradual phase-out of the subminimum wage paid to tipped workers.

Why is this important?

This critical moment for tipped workers is long overdue. There has not been an increase to the subminimum wage – just $2.13 at the federal level – since 1991. Tipped workers who earn a subminimum wage are essential workers, primarily women and people of color, who face unprecedented rates of housing and food insecurity, unemployment, and poverty.

The need for One Fair Wage—a full minimum wage of $15 with tips on top—has never been greater than now. Encourage policymakers to #RaiseTheWage using our hashtag.

WATCH “SERVERS ARE STARS” – A STAR-STUDDED EVENT

On 2.13.2021, we invited you to hang with the stars while celebrating the real stars of this pandemic—the service workers keeping us nurtured and fed. If you missed the live broadcast our inspiring Servers Are Stars event, you can watch the entire stream below.

A bright yellow promotional poster for "Servers Are Stars! A Storytelling Event" highlights photos and names of special guests like Jane Fonda, Mark Ruffalo, Amy Poehler, and others. The event is on February 13 at 2:00 PM EST. Join us to support a wage increase. Details at bit.ly/serversarestars.

Check out Jane Fonda, Alyssa Milano, Lily Tomlin, Chelsea Handler, Leslie Odom Jr., Mark Ruffalo, Maysoon Zayid, and MORE as they share their own stories as past servers, and as we hear from servers themselves. 

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TIPPING IS A LEGACY OF SLAVERY

Once upon a time, I thought that it was perfectly appropriate for restaurant workers to earn less than minimum wage. Tipping, in my view… READ MORE.

Logo of CNBC featuring a stylized peacock with six colored feathers in orange, yellow, red, purple, blue, and green. Below the peacock, the text "CNBC" is displayed in bold, black capital letters. Join us as we #RAISETHEWAGE.

27 MILLION WORKERS WOULD BENEFIT FROM RAISING FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE

Although President Joe Biden doesn’t believe a $15 increase to the federal minimum wage will be in the final proposed Covid-19 relief package… READ MORE.

FOR THESE TIPPED WORKERS, $15 MINIMUM WAGE IS A MATTER OF COVID-19 SURVIVAL

Many making subminimum wage don’t earn enough to qualify for unemployment. During the pandemic, 6 million restaurant workers were left behind… READ MORE.