Last week, GeekWire’s Jonathan Sposato and the Riveter’s Amy Nelson hosted a fundraiser and panel event, An Evening with Jane Fonda in Support of One Fair Wage (OFW). OFW is a campaign to eliminate sub-minimum wage for tipped workers. OFW believes by doing this, working families are supported. About 80 people attended and $60,000 was raised.
Jane Fonda is an actor and a long-time political activist. Her charity work has focused on youth and education, adolescent reproductive health, environment, human services, and the arts.
Lise Yellen says
That’s amazing! When I was in grad school in Texas back in the 90s I got a job as a waitress making $2.08 an hour. Texas allowed that because they reasoned that the tips we made could complete the minimum wage. I was young, my tips weren’t that great, and it was exhausting work for very little pay. Luckily I wasn’t supporting a family and I had other ways to make ends meet, but it was very eye-opening how possible it was to take advantage of working people who need jobs. This is good work, Jane and Jonathan! I hope you prevail.