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WA restaurant workers are conflicted about rising minimum wage (www.seattletimes.com)

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[–] Noite_Etion 12 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Seattle restaurants have panicked about the issue all year long, saying many won’t stay afloat as wages rise

Seems like your business model is the problem then. Why should everyone get paid less, just so you can remain in business?

[–] chonglibloodsport -5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

That’s the restaurant and cafe business in general. So I guess you’re saying “restaurants and cafes shouldn’t exist”?

[–] Noite_Etion 7 points 2 days ago

No, how did my comment lead you to believe that I want all cafes and restaurants to close!? Restaurants and cafes are everywhere, and I am sure most of them will still be around even after the pay increase to staff wages.

People deserve to be paid fairly for their work, and i think it's wrong to deny them that just so some businesses can continue operating.