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Originally Posted by ilovetv
A sample letter below by the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association explains that they back this proposed option as "a guarantee of higher, stable wages to many of our tipped workforce" that suffers with seasonal fluctuations, time of day, and the economy.
See this sample letter explaining the position of the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association....
Tipped Employee Sample Letter - Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association |
The letter is VERY revealing as it is a fill in the blank and sent to your representative/senator form. It begins "I am a small restaurant owner". Really? No large restaurant owners in this organization?? Well the FRLA is according to its website a legislative lobbying interest whose goals are to save the owners of these businesses $$ in taxes and fees. No where on the website is there ever a single mention of representing the workers in these industries or trying to be sure they make more money.
"The mission of FRLA is to Protect, Educate, and Promote the hospitality industry. The power and influence of FRLA is indisputable with a legislative track record to back it up. Led by CEO Carol Dover and an active Board of Directors, FRLA has been effective in influencing legislation that has saved the industry $1.2 billion in taxes and fees over the past 10 years. The association is committed to safe-guarding the needs of the hospitality industry and improving the business climate."
So please no more arguments about how they are just doing it to try to make the servers get a slightly better wage. How Orwellian.. lower your wages to raise your income.