Seattle is about to pass some form of $15 per hour minimum wage. The debate is no longer about whether we will have such a wage but what to do about other forms of income such as tips or benefits. When we pass the $15 wage, an obvious result will be … wherever possible… cuts in other sorts of benefits. The argument over what is included in a $15 wage illustrates the problems of not having unions . The advantage to the employers of having a union is that the wage structure would gets to be negotiated rather than offering magic number that lawyers can use to make money at the expense of employers and employees . In the meantime, until the $15 wage passes, I have begun tipping at fast food drive-through’s. I must not be the only person doing this because, so far, I have evoked no surprise other than a thank you. Does anyone know whether McDonald’s and its brethren have a policy for dealing with tips?