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The Issues - Anti-Alcohol Advocates Still
Slowly, it looks like the economy is beginning to recover from years of decline. The job market, including in the hospitality industry, is also beginning to recover. That's good news! Now, with the economy in such a delicate state of revival, you might think that it's common sense for the government to maintain a hands-off approach when it comes to tax issues. But, go figure, the anti-alcohol advocates that are consistently lobbying for higher alcohol taxes in California continue to promote their disaster of an idea that would devastate the state's economy and jobs. Some anti-alcohol crusaders insist what is needed is an excise tax on alcohol which they call "Charge for Harm." If this sounds suspiciously similar to the "alcohol mitigation fee" (tax) that passed the San Francisco County Board of Supervisors last summer and was vetoed by then-Mayor Gavin Newsom, it should. That victory in San Francisco is an example of the kind of united and coordinated action needed to protect hospitality industry workers and beat back alcohol taxes. And the more of us involved in these activities, the louder and more influential our voice will be, and the greater our impact when it comes time to tell politicians "no"! Click here to join CAHJ! There's no cost and you will be kept up to date on all the important developments as we stand against higher alcohol taxes which will kill hospitality jobs. |
Millions of your friends and neighbors, waiters, bartenders and small business owners who run your local hotels, bars and restaurants will have their jobs threatened this year as lawmakers propose to increase alcohol taxes. The last time Federal taxes were raised on alcohol, $1.3 billion in wages were lost and 98,000 people found themselves out of work.
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Join the California Alliance for Hospitality Jobs (CAHJ)! You will receive updates on pending legislation and information from CAHJ and our national partners, giving you the power to fight new taxes and fees on beverage alcohol.
Our state’s decision makers need know that hospitality workers play an integral part in California’s economic recovery. 
CAHJ is a coalition of employees, suppliers, restaurateurs, business owners trade associations and concerned citizens who work in and with the hospitality industry. If you have any questions about our fight, drop us a note.