Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 31, 2025
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MRLA Countdown: 21 Days Until Michigan's Restaurant Industry Faces a Devastating Tip Credit Elimination
“Today marks the end of January, leaving 21 days left for the Senate to act to protect Michigan’s tip credit and protect the nearly $30 per hour that servers in our state currently make,” said Justin Winslow, President & CEO of the MRLA. “Let’s work together quickly and not leave 120,000 servers out in the cold.”
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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