The closing of the Gale Street Inn in June highlighted concerns about the restaurant industry's future following a 2023 ordinance phasing out the tipped minimum wage. Critics of Mayor Brandon Johnson argue that this policy contributes to restaurant closures. The Illinois Restaurant Association warns escalating costs could exacerbate the issue. In response, One Fair Wage continues to advocate for the abolition of the tipped minimum wage across the state, emphasizing equity for vulnerable workers and launching initiatives to protect immigrant workers from federal raids.
The closing of Gale Street Inn is being used by critics of Mayor Brandon Johnson to argue that getting rid of the tipped minimum wage is detrimental to the restaurant industry.
Concerns from the Illinois Restaurant Association include escalating costs leading to more restaurant closures, prompting a campaign against the tipped minimum wage ban.
One Fair Wage co-founder Saru Jayaraman views the battle as part of a larger fight against inequity in the restaurant industry, focusing on vulnerable workers.
The initiative Solidarity Restaurants aims to protect immigrant workers from ICE raids while advocating for the abolition of the tipped minimum wage.
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