Tip bill

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President of the National Hotel and Restaurants Worker's Union (UNATRAHOREST) Pedro Pena Fana has expressed his opposition to a bill that seeks to eliminate a 10% tax that is added to restaurant customers' bills. The proposal, which was submitted to the Chamber of Deputies by Deputy Luis Gonzalez Sanchez, aims to modify articles 228,229 and 230 of the Labor Code. Arturo Villanueva, speaking on behalf of the hotels and restaurant association (Asonahores), said that he doesn't support the bill either, nor was Asonahores consulted. Restaurant patrons have to pay 26% on top of the cost of the dinner, that is 16% ITBIS tax plus the 10% tip. In addition, it is customary to tip an additional 10%.

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