HARTFORD, CT – Paying tipped workers a livable wage will be a boon for small businesses in Connecticut, legislators and advocates said in a news conference Tuesday morning.
He said owners like himself are in survival mode right now.
“It’s a complete and utter nightmare at this point. We have laid off 95% of our staff, Greenwood said.
“I had to cut my staff in half. I should have cut my staff further,” said Stevie Sacco, general manager of Market Hospitality Group. But she said it was hard to because they’re all like family. So, she hopes help is served up soon.
“Eventually you have to ask, why are you letting 300,000 people in the restaurant industry just drowned? said Sacco.
Monday s rain emphasized the state of the Connecticut restaurant industry, especially as the weather gets colder and the months of slow business stack up.