Chicago Contrarian says 5,200 jobs lost, 100 restaurants closed since wage change

Chicago Contrarian says 5,200 jobs lost, 100 restaurants closed since wage change

The Chicago Contrarian has reported that 5,200 jobs have been lost and 100 restaurants have closed following the elimination of subminimum wages. The publication has called on Mayor Brandon Johnson to repeal the One Fair Wage ordinance. This announcement was made on X.According to the Chicago Contrarian, the One Fair Wage ordinance was enacted in Chicago to phase out the subminimum wage for tipped workers. Supporters argue that the law would inc…