Presenter says Hawaii wage floor still falls short; calls to abolish tip credit
September 03, 2026 | Honolulu County, Hawaii
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A presenter with long experience organizing on wage policy walked attendees through federal and Hawaii wage benchmarks, saying, "Federally, the minimum wage remains at $7.25," and that the federal tipped wage remains $2.13. The speaker said Hawaii's minimum is currently $16 and is scheduled to rise to $18 starting in 2028.
The speaker argued the tip credit has racist roots and that employers rely on customers to subsidize wages. They also connected poverty and low wages to criminal‑justice outcomes, noting that many people held pretrial at an Oahu facility are there because they cannot post bail and that this perpetuates the poverty cycle.
The speaker argued the tip credit has racist roots and that employers rely on customers to subsidize wages. They also connected poverty and low wages to criminal‑justice outcomes, noting that many people held pretrial at an Oahu facility are there because they cannot post bail and that this perpetuates the poverty cycle.
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