BOSTON (WPRI) — With five days to go until Election Day, many bar and restaurant servers in Massachusetts are advocating against the passage of Question 5 on the state ballot. In Massachusetts, tipped workers are guaranteed the full minimum wage of $15 per hour, but employers can pay as little as $6.75 an hour, expecting that tips will make up the difference. Question 5 would eliminate the tipped minimum wage in the Bay State. If passed, the minimum hourly wage that employers must pay tipped workers over a five-year schedule would gradually increase: To 64% of the state minimum wage on Jan. 1, 2025 To 73% of the state minimum wage on Jan. 1, 2026 To 82% of the state minimum wage on Jan. 1, 2027 To 91% of the state minimum wage on Jan. 1, 2028 To 100% of the state minimum wage on Jan. 1, 2029 Supporters of the measure say a minimum wage for tipped workers would offer greater financial stability and reduce employee turnover. They also argue that tips should be a reward for good service, not a necessity because large corporations don’t pay workers enough. IN-DEPTH: What are the 2024 ballot questions for Massachusetts? A "no" vote to the question would mean nothing changes to the current system, something one local restaurant owner told 12 News he believes is best for their employees. "It's ultimately going to change the way our servers and bartenders make their money. It's not a question that we're asking to be on the ballot," CEO of Red Oak Hospitality Karl Pelletier said. "It really is something that will greatly affect their bottom dollar, but it also will affect how diners dine and what their service levels are and the hospitality that they expect and the special occasions that they come out for will be treated very differently," Pelletier continued. Those who also oppose the initiative say it would also take tips away from servers, noting that 88% of servers oppose mandatory tip pooling and 90% believe raising the minimum wage would result in them earning less overall. If voters approve the measure, Massachusetts would join seven states with a single minimum wage. NEXT: What’s being done to boost local election security