Culinary Union affirms bill to end taxes on tips, subminimum wage
The group says leadership should consider American workers.
Key Points
- The current proposal would end taxes on tips, as well as subminimum wage on a national level
- The union said the Trump administration needs to address the cost of living for American workers
The Culinary Union has voiced its support for recent initiatives to end taxes on tips, according to a recent Las Vegas Sun news report.
The support follows a push by US Rep. Steven Horsford of Nevada. Horsford put forth a plan last summer like the one recently pitched by the Trump administration.
Along with ending taxes on tips, the plan also would include ending the subminimum wage on a national level, something previously eliminated in Nevada.
The representative told local news, “There’s nothing that’s going to get through Trump’s agenda (without) Democratic votes in the House.
“I’m telling you right now, they don’t have my vote if they don’t take care of the workers.”
Culinary Union Secretary-Treasurer Ted Pappageorge told the Las Vegas Sun that Horsford’s bill “will uplift millions of workers.”
However, he said that he has been “unimpressed” by the Trump’s second administration so far.
Pappageorge voiced his belief that American workers and their livelihood should be considered.
He commented, “What we need to do is stay focused on the cost of living for average American workers.
“Homeowner’s insurance has doubled, and car insurance has tripled. We’re seeing nothing from the new administration on that, and it’s going to be up to us to hold their feet to the fire.”
Culinary Workers Union Local 226, the Bartenders Union and Virgin Hotels Las Vegas recently reached a deal regarding a new contract for union employees.
The parties said in a joint statement, “Virgin Hotels Las Vegas and the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 and Bartenders Union Local 165 have come to an agreement on the terms upon which they are prepared to settle their new Collective Bargaining Agreement.
“Virgin Hotels Las Vegas and the Culinary and Bartenders Unions are pleased to be moving past their contract negotiations as each looks forward to fostering a positive and collaborative working relationship for the benefit of all team members at the property.”
The parties went on to say that they “are committed to the resolution of our dispute and to maintaining a union standard at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas that provides for its team members’ families and fosters a better community for all.”
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