Harris urged to abolish subminimum wage, not just tip tax relief

At a recent Las Vegas rally, economic justice advocates urged Vice President Kamala Harris to champion more impactful reform for the working class.

While Harris backed eliminating taxes on tips, critics argue that this measure alone would not resolve the struggles of tipped workers, who often earn less than minimum wage.

A report from the group One Fair Wage reveals that ending tip taxes would not significantly aid many workers who already make too little to pay taxes.

Advocates and unions stress that a livable minimum wage, rather than tax breaks, is the key to improving economic stability and workplace safety.

As Harris campaigns for president, her focus on raising the minimum wage and addressing subminimum pay could make a substantial difference for millions of workers.

Executive editor of The American Prospect David Dayen notes that the culinary union supports eliminating the subminimum wage for tipped workers, which Nevada did at the state level last year.