Rashida Tlaib reintroduces ‘Restaurant Workers Bill of Rights’ legislation

Michigan congresswoman pushes ‘Restaurant Workers Bill of Rights’ - Florida Phoenix

Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., speaks at a press conference on her bill aimed at improving the lives of restaurant workers, on Sept. 19, 2023, outside the U.S. Capitol. (Samantha Dietel/States Newsroom)Quality Journalism for Critical Times WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib, a Michigan Democrat, re-introduced legislation Tuesday aimed at improving the lives of U.S. restaurant workers. The “Restaurant Workers Bill of Rights” would raise wages and…

Rashida Tlaib reintroduces ‘Restaurant Workers Bill of Rights’ legislation

Over 10% of the United States workforce is restaurant workers, and in 16 states, employers are permitted to pay just $2.13 before tips — a number that hasn’t been changed since 1991. Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib hopes to fix that.