DC voted to raise the wage: now we must fight the effort to weaken it. In November 2022, DC voters overwhelmingly supported a ballot measure to raise the wages of tipped workers.

A new DC Council bill would significantly change the law’s implementation in ways that will hurt workers and put the initiative at risk of being completely overturned. Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie’s “Workers and Restaurants Are Priorities Act of 2023” would delay pay increases, allow restaurants to charge deceitful fees easily confused as tips, and make it easier for the restaurant industry to fight the law in the future. The bill will have its first hearing on Thursday, June 8.

Mobilize with us to defend wage increases by joining a webinar on Monday, June 5 at 6:00pm. Join restaurant workers and allies to get an explanation of what the new proposal would do and how you can be part of the effort to defend good wages for restaurant workers.

DC voters want fair wages for all workers. That means opposing this new bill. Fast action is needed.

Join the fight back! Sign and share our petition and be sure to testify at the hearing on Thursday.

Testify at the hearing and add your voice! To participate in the hearing, you must register in advance by Monday June 5th at 5:00 PM. Register to testify at the DC Council hearing today by emailing [email protected]. At the webinar, we will help you prepare to testify and answer any questions you might have.