We look forward to continuing this dialogue as we move forward, to find a compromise that will address the concerns of our employees without jeopardizing jobs and benefits to some of our most vulnerable citizens. A broad coalition of stakeholders - workers, seniors, people with disabilities, civil rights organizations, labor, business, community leaders, and a number of legislators - oppose this legislation, recognizing that it will hurt working-class people, endanger thousands of jobs and jeopardize the millions of dollars in tax revenue dedicated to New Jersey's seniors and people with disabilities. 'It is clear that more and more people realize that the bill, as drafted, will have a significant adverse effect on Atlantic City's economy. The Casino Association of New Jersey, which represents Atlantic City's casinos, said in a statement: 'We've been betrayed by our legislators, both Democrat and Republican,' Vicente said. While smoking indoors is outlawed in practically all public places in New Jersey, right now, smoking is allowed on 25% of the gambling floor, but it doesn't all have to be in one area.īut legislation stalled in the Senate Health Committee, which infuriated Daniel Vincente of the UAW.
