Employees in Las Vegas Criticize President Trump for Failing to Abolish Taxes on Tips Earned
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During his recent Las Vegas rally, President Trump promised to put an end to the taxation of tips for tipped workers – a move that resonated with the city's workforce given its high concentration of tip-dependent jobs. However, over 100 days into his second term, this commitment remains unfulfilled.
The White House is reportedly working with Congress to pass the necessary bills. Two such bills are currently under review, one of which aims to axe federal income tax on tips and another that aims to scrap the $2.13 federal hourly minimum wage for tipped workers in favor of a uniform $7.25 rate and slash federal obligations.
With the city boasting the highest number of tipped workers nationwide, this issue is a hot topic in Sin City. The Culinary Union Local 226 is keeping a close eye on developments, calling for tangible action rather than mere promises. The union members are demanding real progress, not empty pledges.
Meanwhile, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt asserted that President Trump is serious about delivering on his word. In an official statement to CBS News, Leavitt affirmed that the administration is collaborating with Congress to make this change happen. But for now, tipped workers can only speculate whether this campaign promise will soon become a reality.
It's crucial to note that eliminating taxes on tips could cost the federal government over $118 billion over a period of ten years. Some budget analysts have raised concerns about this, while others argue that the benefits to workers could outweigh the potential losses to public services.
In the end, Las Vegas workers will have to exercise patience as they wait for policy changes. The Union leaders and workers continue their relentless push for action on this issue, hoping to see tangible results soon.
- The high concentration of tip-dependent jobs in Las Vegas, a city known for casino-and-gambling, has made the issue of taxation of tips for tipped workers a hot topic in local politics.
- President Trump's commitment to put an end to the taxation of tips for tipped workers has not yet been fulfilled, despite his recent rally in Las Vegas and the work being done by the White House in collaboration with Congress.
- The Culinary Union Local 226, monitoring developments closely, has called for tangible action, not just empty pledges, on this issue that affects general news and policy-and-legislation.
- The elimination of federal income tax on tips, as proposed by one of the bills under review, could cost the federal government over $118 billion over a period of ten years, a potential loss that has raised concerns among budget analysts.
- The Union leaders and workers in Las Vegas continue their relentless push for action on this issue, hoping that their efforts will ensure the realization of President Trump's promise and bring about real progress.
