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Ballot Measures on Minimum Wage: Massachusetts Voters Reject Tipped Wage Hike

Massachusetts voters decisively rejected a proposal to raise the tipped wage while Missouri approved a $15 minimum wage increase by 2026.

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Updated: Nov 6th, 2024, 3:05 AM ET

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In a recent vote, Massachusetts residents rejected Question 5, which aimed to increase the tipped wage for workers, while Missouri passed a measure establishing a $15 minimum wage by 2026. Advocates in Massachusetts argued the change would ensure fairer income and reduce harassment, while opposition claimed it would hurt restaurants and workers by decreasing tipping. Governor Healey expressed concerns over job losses due to financial strains on restaurant owners. Meanwhile, Missouri voters broadly supported the wage increase, viewing it as beneficial for workers and local businesses.

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