Currently the hourly wage for Massachusetts waiters and waitresses is $2.63 per hour. We haven't had a raise in years, yet the cost of living has drastically increased. People love going out to eat, and still do, however, because of the increase in gas, food cost, and overall entertainment expenses have risen, they are tipping their waiters and waitress significantly less than the 15 - 18 %. This results in a significant wage loss in the wait-staffs pockets, and all the while, they have the same cost of living increases as everyone else.
I'd like to see an hourly wage increase to $5.00 an hour, plus our tips. Connecticut and New York states wait-staff hourly wages are $7.00 per hour, plus they get tips!! Customers don't realize we only make $2.63 an hour.
Please consider changing the law. I have 4 children, and the cost of living in Massachusetts is getting outrageous.
Thank you.
Currently the hourly wage for Massachusetts waiters and waitresses is $2.63 per hour. We haven't had a raise in years, yet the cost of living has drastically increased. People love going out to eat, and still do, however, because of the increase in gas, food cost, and overall entertainment expenses have risen, they are tipping their waiters and waitress significantly less than the 15 - 18 %. This results in a significant wage loss in the wait-staffs pockets, and all the while, they have the same cost of living increases as everyone else.
I'd like to see an hourly wage increase to $3.00 an hour. Connecticut and New York states wait-staff hourly wages are $7.00 per hour, plus they get tips!!
Please consider changing the law. I have 4 children, and the cost of living in Massachusetts is getting outrageous.
Thank you.
