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All the things I've read say that a majority of tipped workers (as well as the general population) prefer the current tips system. Maybe it's not true, but looking at the comments here it seems accurate.
They don't want to bite the hand that feeds them, literally. Its an expected response. Those that don't depend on tipping or who can look at a bigger picture are able to be less biased in most cases.
Let's be clear, paying someone 2$ an hour is never okay, tipping or not.
Former tipped employee here. This is probably correct, but I don't care. The majority is often wrong. They can be educated. Change is scary, and the people who benefit from the status quo demonize changes that will give them less power.
I would probably have made less money if paid a salary, but it would be worth it to not have to balance priorities between getting a good tip and following restaurant policies.
Can you explain more? Like, why is it an either-or-situation?
People often want things that are against policy. Just as the first example that comes to mind, think about a bartender giving a regular patron a long pour or a free drink. That's good for tips, but bad for the restaurant. That's not always the case, but a good waiter can usually bend or break the rules to keep a guest happy.