Originally Posted by
USMCFLYR
You pick a bunch of jobs which are traditionally non-tipping jobs to then compare to what has been a traditional tipping job to make your point?
Ask the same question about comparable jobs if you want a true comparison.
Do you tip a waitress?
Do you tip a bartender?
Do you tip a barber?
Do you tip a bellman?
Do you tip a Lyft/Uber/taxi driver?
A point has been made on this thread that the van driver is not in a position to be JUST the van driver and might be making a regular wage and not dependent on tips. True I guess. I have tipped the manager when that person has stepped up because I’m tipping the position, same as I would if the manager helped out at the hotel bar too.
Serious question for those of you whom said that you only get some amount per hour. That is for a 24 hr period correct.
In your contract Is it actually called Per Diem or is it still called M&IE? Someone brought up the language in the CBA. Does that language include incidental expenses?
there are really 2 points I have seen about tipping the driver
1. They help me with my luggage
2. They don't make a lot of money
To point #1, it is part of their job. And if I take care of my own luggage, then it justifies not tipping.
To point #2, as already mentioned, their financial problem isn't my problem. Many people don't make any money like the maid or the clerk, we still dont tip them. So why do van drivers get special treatment?