Atlantic Casinos previously enforced a smoking ban to protect the health of their employees from second hand smoking, but now that the economy is in such a bad shape casino operators are afraid to go on with the plan.
According to an article in The Dayhttp://www.theday.com, a New England Newspaper, Casino management complained that revenues may drop about 30 percent if the smoking ban is enforced during a time when the economy is not doing well. They feel that enforcing a smoking ban would only draw away customers.
The ban will be in effect for seven days for legal requirements, and then held off for another year.
It is sad that workers have to put up with smoke filled rooms, but it is either that or the risk of getting laid off.
I support Connecticut's Gov.,Jodi Rell; she will be meeting with tribal leaders in order to enforce the smoking ban at Fox Woods for the sake of the employees.
Is Keeping a job worth the risk of an individuals health? Without decent health no one can hold a steady job, but if someone gets laid off they have the option of getting a new job.
We only have but one life to live; jobs are replaceable.
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Smoking bans in restaurants did not cause a 30 % drop in revenue. In fact, from personal experience I have heard more people mention that they have been encouraged to eat in restaurants that they would once avoid because of heavy smoking.
Also, smoking has been ban in Connecticut clubs and this has not stopped people from patronizing them. Same thing with bars.
I do not think that the casino is concerned about alienating populations; I think that it is trying to hold onto independence. I think that the casinos, in general, do not want to give up any of their foothold in American privilege. They feel that America should not interfere with how they run their lands.
Perhaps the casino is distorting its numbers? Making consumers happy is an excellent goal, although I highly doubt that postponing a non-smoking ban should be used as a scapegoat for the potential drop in revenue due to a looming depression.
Furthermore, not smoking in casinos could draw in more families. I do not know how casinos are set up in the state at hand, although our casinos are mega shopping malls with ball courts, arenas, and many restaurants. All of these can attract families with small children to make a day trip out of what would have been a quick gambling fix.
And, as for the employees, unfortunately it is tough luck. They are on tribal grounds and they knew that when they took the jobs. It is unfortunate, but it was not a hidden fact about the job.
Like you said, perhaps if there is smoke or no smoke revenue's should won’ drop, and maybe that is a scapegoat, but employees do matter. If it makes no difference then why not have healthy employees rather than sick employees?
I am sure they knew what they were getting themselves into by working in a casino, but that doesn't justify second hand smoking.
If it can be prevented in any way why not go for it?
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