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Sports Betting To Lift Economy In Atlantic City New Jersey?

admin — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:53:26 +0000

It is certainly a sign of the economic times that state officials are seeking to completely legalize sports gambling in states other than Nevada, the only state where sports gambling is entirely legal. Atlantic City, New Jersey officials are lobbying for the change in legislation citing tax revenue and the creation of jobs as the major benefit.

Currently New Jersey state Senator Ray Lesniak and Gov. Jon Corzine have filed a lawsuit that seeks to have the ban, put in place by the federal government on sports betting, declared unconstitutional.

Additions to the types of gaming that are allowed in Atlantic City will aid the ailing city in its quest to differentiate its offering from smaller “slot parlors” that are keeping gamblers in their home states and cities.

Increased gaming options will also certainly increase tax revenue and employment during a time in Atlantic City that is known better for layoffs and salary cuts than help wanted signs.

Negotiations For Atlantic City Casino Employees Moving Slowly

admin — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:49:50 +0000

Workers at Atlantic City casinos joined together to form the UAW/AC Dealers Union beginning in 2007.

Since then, the newly formed union has found the Atlantic City casino management to be a tough adversary.

Currently, the New Jersey State AFL-CIO is urging Harah’s Entertainment to agree on terms for a contract with the dealers belonging to the union.

Picketing has been taking place outside of the Ballys Atlantic City druing the AFL-CIO annual convention being held in Atlantic City this year. Currently, the management at Bally’s is declining any attempts to bargain with the UAW/AC. However, Bally’s may be forced to negotiate if an appeal with a federal labor board is declined.

At Caesars Atlantic City, the casino management has managed to slow negotiations with the Atlantic City workers. The talks have been going on for more than one year. Harrah’s cites their proven track record of dealing with Unions including the Local 54 of UNITE-HERE.

Becton Dickinson to Hire 40 for New North Carolina Plant

admin — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:41:01 +0000

New Jersey based Becton, Dickinson and Company has purchased a plant to expand into North Carolina.

The laboratory instrument manufacturer will hire 40 new workers for the Mebane, NC based plant,

The new facility will be an estimated $20 million dollar investment for the Franklin Lakes, New Jersey company.

Becton, Dickinson and Company has been selling and manufacturing lab instruments and instrument systems since 1897 and employs 27,000 workers. They operate in 50 countries worldwide.