Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 18, 2024
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MRLA President & CEO Justin Winslow on the Michigan Supreme Court Order Providing Clarification to the July 31 Mothering Justice v. Attorney General ruling
The Michigan Supreme Court attempted, and in our opinion, failed to provide clarity to 18,000 anxious restaurant operators today – nearly 50 days after the original ruling unnecessarily threatened to close one in five full-service restaurants in Michigan.
The unfortunate reality is that restaurant operators are now just 156 days away from the onset of tip credit elimination, which will wreak havoc on the industry and its nearly 500,000 employees.
A remarkable event transpired at our state Capitol today, as 700 restaurant servers and bartenders expressed their frustration, bordering on anger, that their elected leaders aren’t showing up to do their job. They are all rightfully concerned that their own jobs are at risk and they want to see action before it is too late.
The MRLA has reserved a place at the table for elected leaders of both parties to come together, represent the will of actual workers and small businesses and save the tip credit. Let’s break bread, save jobs and preserve livelihoods together.
- Justin Winslow, MRLA President & CEO
The unfortunate reality is that restaurant operators are now just 156 days away from the onset of tip credit elimination, which will wreak havoc on the industry and its nearly 500,000 employees.
A remarkable event transpired at our state Capitol today, as 700 restaurant servers and bartenders expressed their frustration, bordering on anger, that their elected leaders aren’t showing up to do their job. They are all rightfully concerned that their own jobs are at risk and they want to see action before it is too late.
The MRLA has reserved a place at the table for elected leaders of both parties to come together, represent the will of actual workers and small businesses and save the tip credit. Let’s break bread, save jobs and preserve livelihoods together.
- Justin Winslow, MRLA President & CEO
About the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association
Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association (MRLA) is the recognized leader of Michigan's hospitality industry, providing essential services to the foodservice and lodging community. Founded in 1921 as the Michigan Restaurant Association and now known as the MRLA, the Association represents over 5,500 Michigan foodservice and lodging establishments. The industry plays an integral role in Michigan's economy, employing more than 450,000 people and creating nearly $44.6 billion in annual sales. For more information, visit www.mrla.org and www.detroitrla.org.
Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association (MRLA) is the recognized leader of Michigan's hospitality industry, providing essential services to the foodservice and lodging community. Founded in 1921 as the Michigan Restaurant Association and now known as the MRLA, the Association represents over 5,500 Michigan foodservice and lodging establishments. The industry plays an integral role in Michigan's economy, employing more than 450,000 people and creating nearly $44.6 billion in annual sales. For more information, visit www.mrla.org and www.detroitrla.org.
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