Restaurant workers deserve a livable wage, too

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Restaurant workers deserve a livable wage, too

By Helen H. Abraha Growing up, I looked up to my father and aunt, who began restaurant industry careers after immigrating from Eritrea in the 1970s. When I started working, a restaurant job was a natural choice. Helen H. Abraha is an organizer with Restaurant Opportunities Center – DC. This week, she discusses the federal minimum wage for tipped workers. (Courtesy photo) While I took great pride in my work, I struggled with the conditions. I …