Secretary-Treasurer Ted Pappageorge said in a statement at the time. "Relief is definitely needed for tip earners, but Nevada workers are smart enough to know the difference between real solutions and wild campaign promises from a convicted felon."
During his visit to Las Vegas, Trump announced his intention to collaborate with congressional members "in the coming weeks" to facilitate the passage of a bill to his desk.
"No tax on tips!" Trump declared, eliciting cheers from a supportive crowd. He also mentioned plans to increase worker wages, although he did not provide further specifics.
Trump invited Rosanna Maietta, CEO and President of the American Hotel and Lodging Association, to the stage, where she discussed the proposal's potential effects on the service sector.
"I am here to affirm that the American dream is thriving in the hotel industry today," she stated.
Maietta referenced the tax legislation Trump advocated in 2017 during his first term, noting, "The 'no tax on tips' initiative builds on that progress. We are thrilled to support you in this endeavor."
She emphasized that her organization would encourage Congress to endorse Trump's proposal.
However, in June, Trump's comments faced backlash from the Culinary Workers Union, which encompasses Culinary Workers Union Local 226 and Bartenders Union Local 165, representing 60,000 workers in the Las Vegas and Reno regions.
"For decades, the Culinary Union has championed the rights of tipped workers and opposed unjust taxation," Secretary-Treasurer Ted Pappageorge stated at that time. "While relief is certainly needed for tip earners, Nevada workers are astute enough to distinguish between genuine solutions and empty campaign promises from a convicted felon."
In a recent statement to Business Insider, Pappageorge remarked, "The Culinary Union supports the initiative to eliminate taxes on tips, but it must extend beyond that."
"Ending taxes on tips and abolishing the $2.13 sub-minimum wage—an issue affecting many states nationwide—will significantly benefit millions of hospitality workers," he asserted. "Addressing both matters is essential to ensuring that one job suffices for workers to support their families."
The statement called on Republicans to collaborate with Democrats to seek viable solutions.
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