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Atlantic City casino workers beg for a smoking ban: 'Is this the day I inhale the cloud of smoke that gives me cancer?'.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2023. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Parry, Wayne 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the ongoing debate regarding a proposed bill to prohibit smoking in Atlantic City's casinos, driven by health concerns from casino employees. Workers like Tammy Brady and Holly Diebler have shared personal experiences of cancer, linking their illnesses to exposure to second-hand smoke in the workplace. While the bill aims to close a loophole in New Jersey's 2006 indoor smoking law that exempts casinos, the casino industry argues that a ban could significantly reduce revenue and lead to job losses. Despite opposition from business groups, there is considerable support among New Jersey lawmakers for the smoking ban, although no votes have yet been scheduled. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Fortune.com. 2023/03, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2023
  • Accession Number:162344709
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