The Culinary Workers Union Local 226 supports the new provisions but remains cautious, noting that the tax breaks are temporary. Secretary-Treasurer Ted Pappageorge acknowledged the bill’s potential benefits, while also advocating for long-term solutions for workers’ tax burdens.
“We’ve fought for tax relief for tipped workers for decades, but it’s concerning that these benefits will expire in just a few years,” Pappageorge said.