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John,

Today marks 18 years since 9/11, a moment that forever changed our world.

The tragedy of that day seemingly touched everyone’s life — from the first responders on the ground in New York City to children in schools across the country trying to understand what was going on.

But one group that people don’t often think of are restaurant workers.

The North Tower was home to Windows on the World, a top floor featuring a restaurant of the same name, as well as other restaurants and bars.

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On 9/11, dozens of restaurant workers lost their lives. Others were displaced, forced to find a new job, or another way of making a living altogether.

In an effort to provide support to restaurant workers affected by the tragedy and then to workers across the city and the nation, Restaurant Opportunities Centers United (also known as ROC United) was created. The organization advocates for better wages and working conditions for nearly 14 million restaurant workers.

My day job is at ROC United as the Communications and Technology Director. I’ve seen the struggle that restaurant workers face on a daily basis — earning a subminimum tipped wage in 43 states, relying on the kindness of strangers for a paycheck, or putting up with sexual harassment so they can feed their children.

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In June, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Raise The Wage Act of 2019, which marks the first time the subminimum tipped wage was raised to the full minimum wage by at least one chamber of Congress. But not before my opponent introduced an amendment that would allow future wage increases to be delayed or modified. How do you justify that to millions of workers in 17 states — most of them women and people of color — who make an inexcusable $2.13 per hour?

To me, ROC United's existence is a testament to this country’s fortitude — coming together in the wake of a tragedy and helping others in need. When people organize, march, and stand in solidarity with each other, they can transform their communities for the better.

It’s also a reminder that even in our darkest days, generosity and love is what brings us back together, not hate. I will always fight for a just, generous, and inclusive America.

Eva Putzova

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