You're against people organising themselves democratically for a common cause?

> next time you eat out at a nicer-than-average restaurant, ask the server what they think of your idea

Waiters in my country make a living wage, no matter what the weather is. And they get tips, too.

Waiting in the US sounds like a great deal - go work for a start-up on commission, if the business thrives you'll still be an employee, if the business falters you'll miss your rent payment.