Atlantic City casino workers are gearing up for a major advertising campaign in their ongoing battle to ban smoking in casinos, after a recent court ruling rejected a proposed smoking ban.
The workers, represented by the United Auto Workers Local 54 union, have been pushing for a smoking ban in Atlantic City’s casinos for years. They argue that exposure to secondhand smoke puts their health at risk and that a smoking ban would create a safer and healthier work environment for everyone.
Their efforts received a setback recently when a New Jersey appellate court rejected a proposed smoking ban in Atlantic City casinos. The court cited concerns about the potential economic impact of a smoking ban on the casinos, which rely heavily on revenue from smoking patrons.
Despite this setback, the casino workers are not giving up their fight. They are planning a comprehensive advertising campaign to raise awareness about the health risks of secondhand smoke and to show public support for a smoking ban in casinos. The campaign will include billboards, radio ads, and social media outreach.
“We are committed to creating a safe and healthy workplace for all casino workers,” said Bob McDevitt, president of UAW Local 54. “We will not stop until we achieve a smoking ban in Atlantic City casinos.”
The casino workers are also enlisting support from other labor unions, health organizations, and community groups in their campaign. They are confident that public pressure will eventually force the casinos to implement a smoking ban.
“We have the support of the majority of casino workers and the public,” said McDevitt. “It’s only a matter of time before we see a smoking ban in Atlantic City casinos.”
In the meantime, the casino workers are urging patrons to be respectful of their health and to consider the impact of their smoking on others. They are also encouraging casino employees to speak up about their concerns and to join the union’s efforts to ban smoking in casinos.
The advertising campaign is set to launch in the coming weeks and is expected to generate significant attention and support for the casino workers’ cause. It remains to be seen whether the casinos will ultimately heed their call for a smoking ban, but one thing is clear: the workers are not backing down in their fight for a healthier workplace.
