During that same period, inflation caused the federal tipped minimum wage to lose almost half its value.
on Saturday reminded Americans that the federal tipped minimum wage has remained at $2.13 an hour since 1991.today to highlight the growing income and wealth disparity between tipped workers and America's richest individuals.
"400 richest Americans wealth in 1991: $288 billion. 400 richest Americans wealth in 2021: $3.2 trillion. Tipped minimum wage in 1991: $2.13 an hour. Tipped minimum wage in 2021: $2.13 an hour. We must create an economy that works for all of us, not just the billionaire class," he tweeted.400 richest Americans wealth in 2021: $3.2 trillionWe must create an economy that works for all of us, not just the billionaire class.The federal tipped minimum wage has been stuck at $2.
Several states, including Alaska, California, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, Oregon and Washington, have already eliminated the tipped minimum wage. In New York, the tipped minimum wage was banned for all staffers except those who work in bars and restaurants.
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