The battle over subminimum wage in Chicago

Written By The CHAAD Project

A debate is raging in the Chicago City Council, with a majority of alders moving to freeze the increase in tipped minimum wage – an action Mayor Brandon Johnson says he will veto.

In the Loop hears perspectives from the restaurant industry and worker advocates for their thoughts on ending subminimum wage.

GUESTS: Sam Toia, president and CEO, Illinois Restaurant Association

Molly Pachay, restaurant worker; organizer, One Fair Wage and the CHAAD Project

The CHAAD Project https://www.thechaadproject.com
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