Nina Turner, a progressive activist and former Ohio state senator, champions overcoming racism in the labor movement. Saru Jayaraman of One Fair Wage advocates for fair wages and ending subminimum wages for tipped workers, highlighting historical exploitation in the industry. Sara Nelson, president of the flight attendants union, emphasizes the power of unity among workers. Stacey Davis Gates discusses transformative labor activism, particularly the impact of the Chicago Teachers' Strike. Together, they celebrate the labor movement's revival and advocate for inclusive, collective action.

The current federal minimum wage for tipped workers is $2.13 and has not increased since 2009. Meanwhile, disabled employees can legally be paid less than their non-disabled counterparts, earning as little as 25 cents per hour. Host Roy Wood Jr. sits down with Daily Show researcher Stephanie O. and the President of One Fair Wage, Saru Jayaraman to discuss how the subminimum wage is legal, how tipping is a legacy of slavery, why restaurant workers aren’t running back to their jobs after the pandemic, and how the “other” NRA, the National Restaurant Association is the biggest obstacle to raising the minimum wage.  Beyond the Scenes is a podcast from The Daily Show. Listen to new episodes every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts, or watch at YouTube.com/TheDaily Show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.