NJ Legislators Urged to Reject “Philip Morris Smoking Rooms” Proposed By Casinos
Philip Morris Has Made Significant Financial Contributions to New Jersey Legislators in Recent Years“Ventilated Smoking Rooms and Designated Smoking Areas Are Not Effective,” Says CDC Atlantic City,...
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Casino Workers Announce Formation of PAC to Bring Accountability to New...
CEASE Rejects Senator Polistina’s Proposal That Would Fail to Protect Lives, Copies and Pastes Casino Industry Talking Points December 15, 2023 Atlantic City, NJ – In the wake of some legislators...
View ArticleNavajo Nation Celebrates Second Anniversary of Air is Life Smokefree Law
“The second anniversary of the Air is Life Act is a testament to the Navajo Nation’s unwavering commitment to creating healthier environments for all.” Berkeley, CA – Today marks the second anniversary...
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NFL’s Kelce Shines Spotlight on Casino Smoking in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV— On the latest episode of the New Heights Podcast, NFL star Jason Kelce was notably still dealing with a hoarse cough after spending Super Bowl week in Las Vegas. Kelce emphasized that...
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National Day of Breathing
Focus on Secondhand Smoke in Casinos March 1st Join Us in Creating Smokefree Environments in Casinos! #dayofbreathing Are you passionate about creating healthier, smokefree environments in the gaming...
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2 New Legislators in New Jersey Co-Sponsor Bill to Close Casino Smoking Loophole
Assemblywoman Collazos-Gill and Assemblyman Rodriguez Co-Sponsor A2143 “No one in New Jersey should have to choose between their health and a paycheck.” March 14, 2024 Contact: press@no-smoke.org...
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Protecting Student-Athletes: With Basketball Tournament Underway, Mountain...
Mountain West Should Urge Las Vegas Casinos to Finally Adopt Smokefree Indoor Air Policies that Protect Workers, Guest, and College Athletes March 15, 2024Contact: press@no-smoke.org Las Vegas, NV –...
View ArticleAtlantic City Casino Workers Sue State of New Jersey for Unconstitutional...
Trenton, NJ – Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (CEASE) and the United Auto Workers (UAW), which represents scores of Atlantic City casino workers, filed a lawsuit in Trenton today against the...
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NJ CASINO WORKER LAWSUIT ADDS URGENCY FOR LEGISLATORS TO ACT NOW TO CLOSE...
LAWMAKERS CAN MAKE THE LAWSUIT A MOOT POINT BY PASSING S1493/A2143 April 5, 2024Contact: press@no-smoke.org Trenton, NJ—Cynthia Hallett, president and CEO of Americans for Nonsmokers’ Rights, released...
View ArticleBoyd, Bally’s & Caesars Shareholders to Vote on Smokefree Proposal at...
Shareholder Proposal Requests That Casino Corporations Commission and Disclose a Report on the Potential Cost Savings Through Adoption of a Smokefree Policy for Company Properties April 9, 2024...
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Facts Be Damned: Casino Industry Leaders Peddle False Claims to Ensure They...
CEASE: “Casino executives keep making the same discredited claims and are promoting a false compromise…” April 5, 2024Contact: press@no-smoke.org Atlantic City, NJ – As Atlantic City casino workers...
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CEASE Responds to Local 54 Urging Court to Allow Casinos to Poison Their Members
“No Other Worker is as Directly Affected as Us, the Table Games Dealers” Local 54 Has Deep Ties to Big Tobacco April 29, 2024Contact: ceasesmokingnj@gmail.com Atlantic City, NJ – Nicole Vitola,...
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MGM Casino Workers Urge Company To Assess Financial and Health Benefits of...
CEASE Releases New Videos Prior to MGM Shareholder Meeting Casino Workers Call on MGM to Prioritize This Life-Saving Issue And Swiftly Take Action April 29, 2024Contact: ceasesmokingnj@gmail.com...
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Local 54 Members Call Local 54 Leadership’s “Disgraceful” Court Filing a...
“One of the Fundamental Purposes of a Union is to Advocate for the Health and Safety of Workers.” Atlantic City, NJ – In response to Local 54 yesterday filing a motion to dismiss the lawsuit seeking...
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CEASE Responds to Gov. Murphy Legal Brief Defending Indoor Smoking That...
New Jersey AG Files Motion to Dismiss UAW and CEASE Lawsuit “Governor Murphy Should Not Defend A Law that Jeopardizes the Lives of Thousands of NJ Workers” Atlantic City, NJ – Lamont White, co-founder...
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Rep. Tanzi, Casino Workers Deliver Letter to State Treasurer Urging Support...
Rhode Island Casino Workers and Advocates Rally for Smokefree Legislation at State Capitol suit CEASE: We Won’t Settle For Anything Less Than Full Protection May 10, 2024 Contact:...
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AC Casino Workers: It’s Time for Chair Bill Moen to Finally Hold a Vote
Bill Should Be Put to a Vote at Next Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee Meeting in May Atlantic City, NJ – Atlantic City’s thousands of casino dealers are urging Assemblyman Bill Moen, Chair of...
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Rhode Island Casino Workers Applaud State Treasurer Diossa for Declaring...
Casino Workers Urge Shareholders to Follow Suit, Prioritize Health and Safety Over Outdated Practices May 10, 2024 Contact: ceasesmokingnj@gmail.com Providence, RI – Bill DelSanto, a table games...
View ArticleAtlantic City Casino Workers Sue State of New Jersey for Unconstitutional...
Trenton, NJ – Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (CEASE) and the United Auto Workers (UAW), which represents scores of Atlantic City casino workers, filed a lawsuit in Trenton today against the...
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Rhode Island Moves Closer to Smokefree Casinos as Key Committee Passes...
House Finance Committee Votes to Advance HB 7500 to End Indoor Smoking at RI’s Two Casinos RI Casino Workers Urge Prompt Full House Vote to Protect Health and Well-Being June 14, 2024Contact:...
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