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Why restaurants can’t find workers (with restaurateur Mark Bucher)

Pitchfork Economics with Nick Hanauer

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The Restaurant Industry Needs a Higher Minimum Wage

Restaurant owners should pay their workers more, says Mark O'Mara. A study shows that a higher minimum wage reduces turnover and increases productivity. But the restaurant lobby is fighting against it because they don't want government in their business. 'You can't tell the government toay of your business,' he argues.

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