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Chamber Opposes Ballot Questions 2 and 5
The Board of Director's of the Neponset River Regional Chamber recently voted to oppose two questions that will appear on the ballot in November.
Question 2 will eliminate MCAS as a requirement for high school graduation. This misguided ballot initiative that will make Massachusetts' school systems unfair and increase inequality by eliminating our only statewide education standard.
Question 5 will change the way tipped servers are compensated. Currently every worker in Massachusetts is already guaranteed to earn at least the current minimum wage of $15 including tipped employees. If, after wages and tips, an employee does not earn $15 per hour, the employer must pay the difference. The proposed changes will increase the cost of doing business for restaurants significantly.
Question 2 will eliminate MCAS as a requirement for high school graduation. This misguided ballot initiative that will make Massachusetts' school systems unfair and increase inequality by eliminating our only statewide education standard.
Question 5 will change the way tipped servers are compensated. Currently every worker in Massachusetts is already guaranteed to earn at least the current minimum wage of $15 including tipped employees. If, after wages and tips, an employee does not earn $15 per hour, the employer must pay the difference. The proposed changes will increase the cost of doing business for restaurants significantly.
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The Neponset River Regional Chamber strives to enhance quality of life and economic development in the Neponset River Region by supporting and connecting business, community, education and government. |
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