“For decades, the Culinary Union has led the fight to eliminate the sub-minimum wage and to protect tipped workers from unfair taxation,” said Ted Pappageorge, secretary-treasurer of the Culinary Union. “Now we are fighting to make No Taxes on Tips permanent nationwide.”
Pappageorge also warned that changes in tourism levels can have a direct impact on tipped workers in Las Vegas, who often see reduced hours or layoffs when visitation declines.
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Assemblymember Linda Hunt, a longtime Culinary Union member and former tipped worker, said changes to tax policy directly affect hospitality workers’ ability to cover everyday expenses.
“When new tax laws change the rules around tips, it’s not just headlines for hospitality workers in Las Vegas — it’s rent, groceries, and childcare on the line,” Hunt said.