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Harrods union workers win tips fight!

After a month-long campaign, the 483 porters, waiters and chefs who work in Harrods’ restaurants and catering services have been told they will be getting 100% of the tips given by customers — potentially adding to up to £5,000 per person per year. Staff at the posh London department store had previously seen up to

Protest to take on tip-stealers Harrods: Jan 7th

Pic: Herry Lawford

Union activists and supporters of restaurant staff at Knightbridge department store Harrods will be demanding that its grasping owners show some respect by giving 100% of tips back to chefs, waiters and porters, rather than stealing away up to three quarters for Qatari royals. The firm, which was bought by Qatar Investment Authority in 2010, is currently grabbing up to