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Old Jul 3, 2008 | 5:31 pm
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thebat
 
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Originally Posted by kmk5397
I know many of the skycaps in CVG. They are paid about $2.00 an hour and depend greatly on tips. Much like servers in a restaurant. I don't expect tips doing my job at the ticket counter but I do get compensated for my work.

We have lost a few skycaps since the new fee has been in place. Which is a shame, they are very hard workers.
I have heard they got a big raise to make up for the difference in tipping since the change. Of course, now they have to report the income to the IRS. Like me.
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