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Initiative 77 passes for tipped workers; here's what you need to know

Initiative 77 affects more businesses than you think.
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WASHINGTON -- Initiative 77, which would increase minimum wage for tipped workers in DC, passed during Tuesday's elections.

Initiative 77 will get rid of the tipped minimum wage in the District. Currently, tipped workers' minimum wage is $3.33 per hour in D.C. and the passing of the ballot would raise it to $12.50.

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Click here for full election results.

Initiative 77 is going to affect approximately 6 million Americans who live off of tips, and it includes more than just restaurant and bar employees. It would affect other businesses such as nail salons, hair salons, parking lot attendants, and bellhops.

Click here to see how DC voted.

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