Millions of hourly US workers get pay raises to start the new year

The video discusses the increase in minimum wages across more than 20 states, highlighting the benefits for over 9 million workers. It covers both the support and opposition to these changes, with advocates arguing for economic benefits and opponents concerned about increased business costs. The video also addresses the specific concerns of tipped workers, who fear reduced tips due to higher base wages.

In what ways do higher wages potentially benefit the economy according to the text?

What concerns do some bartenders and servers have regarding the minimum wage hike?