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202127 minPG-13documentary

Waging Change

202127 minPG-13documentary

Hospitality workers in the US face a stagnant sub-minimum wage of $2.13 an hour, relying on tips while lobbying efforts hinder wage increases.

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Waging Change

2021• 27 minPG-13

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Hospitality workers in the US face a stagnant sub-minimum wage of $2.13 an hour, relying on tips while lobbying efforts hinder wage increases.

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Abby Ginzbergdirector

Mark Bittmancast

Jane Fonda

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortezcast

Lily Tomlin

Lily Tomlincast

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Hospitality workers in the US often face a sub-minimum wage of $2.13 an hour, relying heavily on tips to make ends meet. Despite the industry's profitability, this wage has remained unchanged since 1991 due to powerful lobbying by the National Restaurant Association. Activists and lawmakers argue that raising the minimum wage would not lead to job losses or increased prices, countering fears surrounding wage reform. The struggle for fair compensation highlights the broader issues of labor rights and economic justice in the hospitality sector.

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