Unite reaction to tips announcement by government
Derek Simpson, Unite joint general secretary said: “The government are to be congratulated for doing the right thing by low-waged waiting staff and moving to close the loophole which has allowed greedy employers to use tips to pay staff the minimum wage.
“Hard-working waiting staff will be delighted to learn that bad employers can no-longer line their pockets with the money that customers intended to go to workers. This is a triumph for the poorly paid in restaurants, bars and hotels across the country, and for Unite’s campaign on behalf of all hospitality staff.
“However, there remains a need for a fully transparent tipping system where 100% of tips go to staff. Unite is unconvinced that the voluntary code of practice announced today will give consumers the clarity they need to be confident that any money they leave will go to the employees who deserve it.
“Workers will be waiting for the hospitality industry to demonstrate they will now sign up to the fair tips system that their customers and staff have demanded. Our experience of the hospitality industry does not inspire confidence in their ability to self regulate on tips and services charges.”
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For more information contact: Saba Mozakka, Unite press office on: 07768 693 953.
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