Question 5 debate: Changing tipped wages in Mass. [Video]

Should Massachusetts gradually increase the minimum hourly wage for tipped workers until it reaches the state minimum wage while also permitting an employer to pool tips? Grace McGovern, of One Fair Wage, and Kathi Turner, a restaurant owner and vice president of the Mass. Restaurant Association, debate the issue appearing on Massachusetts ballots as Question 5 in the upcoming election.WCVB NewsCenter 5 is proud to partner with WBUR and stream the debate during our week-long, joint effort to educate voters on the Massachusetts ballot questions. The effort also includes nightly reports on Channel 5 about the questions to help you reach a decision. “Ending the sub-minimum wage would end a practice that exacerbates a lot of really prevalent and unfortunate issues workers face in the restaurant industry: Wage theft, racial inequity, sexual harassment,” McGovern said during the debate.”We need to understand this is a push to eliminate tipping. In order …