WEST HARTFORD, Conn. — A group of lawmakers had their aprons on and their notepads out on Friday morning as they waited on customers at one West Hartford restaurant.
It's called "Server for an Hour" and it was to draw attention to legislation that would increase the minimum wage for tipped workers across the state.
But not everyone is in agreement.
Sen. Julie Kushner, who represents the 24th district, had her apron on taking all those orders for eggs and bacon during the Friday breakfast rush.
"I am working a table and it brings me back to when I was a kid and I did this work," said Julie Kushner, a State Senator for the 24th district.
She's one of seven state senators fighting for an increase in tipped workers’ hourly pay.
"We’re trying to highlight and recognize the importance and the value in the hard work that goes into being wait staff," said Kushner.
Legislation currently before the labor committee would eliminate the $6.38 an-hour pay for tipped workers across the state.
"They’re supposed to get tips to bring them to the real minimum wage and it’s a really challenging wage and lifestyle," said Saru Jayaraman, the president of One Fair Wage.
The bill would impact nearly 70,000 workers across the state, allowing them to bring home the soon-to-be $15-an-hour wage, with tips on top.
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