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Josue Reyes, who has worked at the Dickey's Barbecue Pit owned by Jamie Bynum in Lancaster, Calif. on and off over the past decade, catches a ride home after his night shift at the restaurant on March 19, 2024. He welcomes the prospect of higher pay but is concerned about the financial strain on Bynum. (Gabriella Angotti-Jones/The New York Times/Fotoarena)
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