Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Emmer is still taking a drubbing over comments he made saying the state should factor tips into the hourly pay for minimum wage workers in restaurants and hospitality jobs.
Now Emmer, who has embarked on a statewide listening tour, wants to meet with them Wednesday at a restaurant in Roseville.
For those looking to let their opinion be known, here's the release:
Emmer to Hold Town Meeting With Servers
Listening tour continues, hospitality workers encouraged to participate
Tom Emmer announced today he will hold a town meeting with servers in the hospitality industry next Wednesday to listen to their concerns regarding wages, tips, taxes and health care. This week Emmer met with business owners around the state as he focused the Freedom and Prosperity Project on jobs and the economy.
"The most important issue facing the next governor is creating jobs and getting our economy back on the path to prosperity," said Emmer. "This week we met with business owners and next week we will listen to the employees, especially servers concerned about the tip credit issue. I'm looking forward to a robust discussion."
What
Town Hall Meeting with servers in the hospitality industry.
When
Wednesday, July 14, 2010 • 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
When
Ol' Mexico Restaurante and Cantina
One block north of Larpenteur on Lexington Ave
Roseville
