The City of Boulder is currently attempting to pass a wage cut for tipped workers at food and beverage businesses. They're planning to modify the sub-minimum wage by decreasing the planned base pay adjustments that employers owe their workers. They know this is an unpopular decision, which is why they are rushing to pass it before Boulder residents know what they're doing.

They have (conveniently) reset their summer meetings to exclude public comment, and are conducting decision-making processes for this wage cut before receiving community input. They don't want this discussion to occur near their reelection, which is why they're trying to sweep it under the rug right now.

We can prevent them from cutting wages by returning to the same methods we used to push the City Council to increase wages previously. We organize & mobilize our community until our collective voice is loud enough to force them to back down. We need your help whether you've got 5 minutes or more. Your family, friends & neighbors all deserve a living wage, and collectively we can make sure that happens. Here are a couple ways to get involved, and know that every single organizing act matters, no matter the size.

1. The 60-second option: Send a pre-written letter to City Council (Link Here)
   1. For tipped workers, if you have the time, sharing your story is most impactful
   2. For allies, let them know you want a community & economy that benefits everyone, not just the wealthy few
2. The 60-minute option: Attend one of our upcoming events, all of which are listed beneath the "Actions" column on this page.
   1. Information sessions (x2)
   2. Tabling & canvassing opportunities
   3. July 30th - Pack the Room for City Council's Public Hearing
3. The 'Organizer' option: We are always looking to connect with, and hear from tipped-wage workers who this will impact. Please email us at slackrambles@gmail.com if you wish to plug yourself or others into the campaign.

Below this line are additional resources for anyone seeking more information:

• Study conducted by ECOnorthwest showing that minimum wage increases are associated with net positive gains for localities that choose to implement them. There are important caveats to consider alongside this finding, but they do not outweigh the benefits:
  • Improved outcomes for low-wage workers (employment & earnings)
  • Decreased operating costs and increased productivity for businesses
  • Decreased expenses and increased revenues for local governments
  • City of Boulder’s Website on Latest Ordinance Change

Solidarity forever~