On the menu, or more specifically on the ballot, in Massachusetts is a proposition to raise the minimum wage for tipped workers.

The proposal would gradually increase the minimum wage of tipped workers until it meets the state minimum wage by 2029. It would also continue to permit tipping in addition to the minimum wage.

NewsChannel 13’s Dan Levy went to Pittsfield to get some thoughts from restaurant workers and customers at the Roasted Garlic.

Local attorney Elizabeth Quigley also believes that many financial margins for restaurants, especially coming out of COVID, are so slim that enacting Question 5 now would be detrimental for everyone.

“They understand that the potential unintended consequence of what would be a good faith question would be the loss of revenue for restaurants, which would then result in layoffs and potential closings.

Payton O’Connell, a server/bartender at The Roasted Garlic, also opposes the measure.

“I feel like if this goes on, it will be a ripple effect. Like because we’re a local restaurant, I feel like food prices will go up, and then customer service as well. You won’t be getting the best customer service.”

Gov. Maura Healy also opposes the proposition.