A proposal to cut wages for certain workers in Albuquerque is stirring up fierce debate in Albuquerque City Council. Some argue it would level the playing field for restaurant workers, while others say, it’s a big step backwards. Councilors are divided over whether employees who receive tips should be allowed to earn a lower base rate, cutting it by more than $4 an hour.
“I did not agree to sponsor this bill to take pay away from workers,” said Councilor Nicole Rogers.
“So if you reduce that down back to where it should be, the same as the state, it would make it more even for us to be able to pay those hard-working dishwashers and cooks more money,” said Robert Vicks, owner, Vick’s Vittles Country Kitchen.
Business owners showed up to the meeting to support their poor dishwashers and cooks.
