Atlantic City Casino Workers Clash Over Smoking Ban Lawsuit

A union representing casino workers seeks to dismiss a lawsuit that could lead to a smoking ban, citing job and revenue concerns.

Local 54 of the Unite Here union, representing 10,000 workers, argues that a smoking ban could lead to significant job losses.
The lawsuit, initiated by the United Auto Workers, challenges New Jersey's indoor smoking law exempting casinos.
Secondhand smoke concerns drive the lawsuit, with non-smoking areas on casino floors not effectively isolated.
Local 54 supports a compromise allowing smoking in designated areas and separately ventilated rooms.
Economic arguments focus on potential revenue losses from smoking gamblers, contrasting with health advocates' push for a smoke-free environment.