Jim Runestad

Tipped workers took to the capitol to urge the state Legislature to act on an upcoming change to how restaurant workers will be paid. 

On February 21, 2025 the minimum wage in Michigan will increase. In October the Michigan Supreme Court eliminated the tip credit for waitstaff and bartenders along with any other employee who earns his/her living on tips.

Senator Runestad took to social media to call out democrats to do the right thing for Michigan workers.

“The Democrats are threatening the very livelihood of our small, independent restaurants across the state by refusing to act on critical legislation that would reverse their supported policy to eliminate tips for restaurant workers,” Runestad said.