Wisconsin Union’s “TIPS” program collects thousands in donations. They aren’t going directly to student employees.
By Sonia Bendre | Aug. 25Student workers say customers often misunderstand the Wisconsin Unionu2019s Thoughtful Investment in the Potential of Staff (TIPS) system, which collected more than $200,000 in the first six months of 2026, but does not pay gratuities directly to employees.


























