He said he would eliminate taxes on tips.
have endorsed the proposal on the RNC stage.
Proposed legislation hasalready been brought to Congressby Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas).
Supporters of Donald Trump at a campaign rally at Trump National Doral Miami, Tuesday, July 9, 2024, in Doral, Fla.AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell
Thats if it even becomes a reality.
The tipping system has long been an insufficient contrivance that allows companies to underpay workers.
And youre there getting your sub-minimum wage, regardless of how many people show up.
So it is so much more unpredictable now than its ever been.
Its their wages, by far, that is the top issue.
For many advocates, Trumps deafness to the pleas of industry workers during his presidency did not go unnoticed.
I was a tip earner.
My parents were tip earners.
So we think its great that Republicans are running with this in some sort of fashion.
Is it more than just a talking point?
I would challenge Republicans to do something and make it happen.
You dont unite a diverse working class by scoffing at its diversity, they wrote.