Welcome to the "CP Feedback" Archive Page!
Because the "Caesars
Palace Feedback" page has so many posts and responses on it, we will be moving the
older posts to here. Posts have been categorized by the months on the left side
of this page. Below on this page will be the previous months posts.
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December 2007
Post
#439 A Full-time Dealer 12-30-07:
Hi Dealers at the
Rio,
All I can tell you is: DON'T BELIEVE A WORD THEY SAY!!! Our most vindictive
managers are the ones that came from your property so I can't imagine what you
have left is any better! And they are the worst at their jobs than any we have
had thru all of our sales. They schmoozed us-then threatened us- they have
already threatened the dealers at Harrah's-don't fall for their BS! They don't
want all the properties to go union because it gives us more power and them
less. Wait and see! Are you kidding- time is of the essence-get your cards in
today and don't let the momentum die. More properties are on line now to file as
soon as the holidays are over. Get your cards in.
signed,
Your Bothers and
Sisters at Caesars Palace
RESPONSE:
All
for One and One for All!
Post
#438 A Rio Dealer 12-30-07:
The Rio is already
starting to try and bust up any organizing on behalf of the dealers. We had a
pre work buzz session/meeting announcing they will not take our tokes and put it
in writing in a memo, and it would be in our best interest to see what happens
at Caesars and Wynn with their contracts before we make a decision and that
going union would be a bad idea for our tokes because it would become a
negotiating point. Here we go....
RESPONSE:
We have been hearing
about MANY casinos now having pre-shift meetings such as this. Some have even
had mandatory "captive audience" meetings already as well. We have
even heard of the bulletin posted at one casino that says, "If the
Dealers here do what has been done at Caesars Palace, things are going to get
worse." A direct "illegal threat" to the Dealers on that
property.
Now, about the
"memo":
1. Was
the "memo" at the Rio signed by anyone? Make sure that you Rio Dealers
preserve a copy of that memo, especially if it is signed. Better yet, fax a copy
of it to the Las Vegas Dealers Union at (702)476-0649 so the Union can have a
copy of it on record (intent).
2. In
this day and age of computers, a non-signed memo is very easy for any of us to
produce to make it appear it has come from management.
3. If
in fact it is a signed "memo" from the Rio management, it is NOT a
legal binding agreement. What is to stop management tomorrow from issuing a new
"memo" stating that on a certain date they are going to now be
collecting your tokes for redistribution? The "memo" previously
issued? Sorry guys, but it was only a "memo" and NOT a contract. How
many times has management put out a "memo" to correct or change a
previous "memo"? Many.
Tokes becoming a
"negotiating point"? That is true. Tell us, can you
"negotiate" them now? Have you ever been able to? Both answers are
"NO". Just ask the Wynn Dealers if their tokes were negotiable the day
Steve-O took them. Nope, he snatched and grabbed them. No negotiations involved.
So, if and when the Nevada Courts uphold what Steve-O did as being
"legal", wouldn't you rather be in a position to actually
"negotiate" than a position of being dictated to? If you have no
rights to negotiations, such as being a non-union employee, they will decide for
all of you what is best for THEM, not you.
In most professions,
including Law, there are "generally accepted principles". In the
history of the world, tips have been seen as being the property of the person
who has received them. We have a very long history in Las Vegas that the tips
bestowed upon a Dealer is for that Dealer as an individual or for all of the
Dealers who are in the accepted "toke pool". With that in mind, what
are they going to say in negotiations? That the tips belong to the casino?
That would be like us saying Loveman's bonuses belong to the Dealers.
Yes, they are going to
try to get all of you to take the "wait and see" approach. Why? We
believe so that if/when the courts decide in favor of Steve-O that they want to
be able to have the option of taking your tokes for redistribution, and if
everyone has sat back to "wait and see" what happens, they will be led
right down the path to toke confiscation. If they can save the corporation 10's
of millions of dollars a year in salaries/wages by supplementing those
salaries/wages with tips earned by Dealers, you think they won't? Just look at
all of the other cost-cutting measures they have already implemented, many at
the expense of their very own customers who are their sole source of revenue. If
they don't care about the very people who make their business a viable business,
do you really think they care about a working "grunt"?
If any Dealer in this
town takes the "wait and see" approach, they deserve what they get in
the end. Stand up for yourselves and stop being led around like sheep! Hopes and
dreams are nice things to have, but so is money to pay the bills and send the
kids to college.
Secure YOUR future NOW
and get your Authorization Card in TODAY, or suffer the consequences the casinos
will be doling out to each and every one of you in the very near future.
All
for One and One for All!
Post
#437 A Harrah's Entertainment Computer IP Address 12-27-07:
Has anyone gotten in
writing that the union will be able to have any control over tokes. It was my
understanding that since tokes are optional, they are not covered under the
union contracts.
RESPONSE:
You guys just don't quit
do you?
This Reader is
identified to us as being from a Harrah's Entertainment Server by their IP
number.
As we can all see, they
are continually trying to spread "false rumors". Is this another ULP?
Maybe. Just keep racking them up. Not only do we have the IP number from your
computer, which identifies the server you use as being registered to Harrah's
Entertainment, but we also have the time stamp on the Feedback. Both of which
can be used to identify who had access to the computer used at that time by
Harrah's upper management. Grow up already will ya's?
Now to put the
"rumor" you are trying to spread to rest, Tips ARE covered by
Union contracts! Why don't you pick up a copy of the Culinary contract
and read it. We are sure you have a copy of it lying around your office. And if
you don't have a copy, this serves to further identify who you are, lower
management.
We want EVERYONE to
please consider these things:
1. Management has made
the statements to hundreds of Dealers in the "captive audience"
meetings that we earn the most money in town. Thus recognizing tips are our main
source of income.
2. The NLRA prohibits
ANY "unilateral changes" to our wages, benefits and working
conditions. So, what does "tips" fall under? It can be easily argued
that because our tips reflect 80%+ of our taxed income that they would at the
very least fall under "benefits". Also, because when we file our
income taxes we are taxed on one line which is called wages/tip income, both
being identified together by the IRS. Actually, while researching past NLRB
decisions in cases that the employee earned tips, they were granted "tip
income" when back pay was granted by the NLRB, e.g.. ( http://www.nlrb.gov/shared_files/Board%20Decisions/330/330-53.htm
).
Now, you work in an
office of Harrah's Entertainment and your computer, identified by your IP
number, has accessed this website for countless hours (actually, we have a
count), yet you play ignorant to the Culinary contract and NLRB decisions
concerning tip income? You had better "educate" yourself please,
especially if you are one of our supervisors.
This is who we work for.
All
for One and One for All!
Post
#436 The Organizing Committee 12-27-07:
Hello
everyone! Over the last 3.5 months we have had thousands of visitors to this
website. It has created a lot of interest around the world and throughout the
casino industry.
We
will continue with our website and assist other Dealers from other casinos
accomplish what we have done. However, we are going to temporarily move the
website to a new Domain very shortly. Our new "temporary address"
will be http://TWULocal721.org Please add
this new address to your bookmarks and delete the old http://caesarspalacedealers.com
address, as it will soon no longer be available.
All
for One and One for All!
Post
#435 A Former Casino Dealer 12-27-07:
Congrats to TWU,
Wynn, and Caesars Palace.
I was a dealer that was involved in the 2001 organizing effort. After the
effort, I was discharged by my casino at their first opportunity. All organizers
at our casino from the 2001 effort are history. Tell me the casino holds no
grudges.
I have left the dealing profession for health reasons. I was screwed over many
times by MGM Mirage corporation. They even screwed me out of 6 weeks vacation
pay and tokes.
If a union were in place, this never would have happened. Congrats to the
dealers for standing up for security and fairness. It has been a long time
coming!!!
RESPONSE:
You were just ahead of
your times. Things have since changed and we believe the time is now, as was
proven by our 3-to-1 victory.
All
for One and One for All!
Post
#434 Gonzo 12-27-07:
JOE CARBON YOUR THE
BEST!
CONGRATS - LOCAL 721 WILL MAKE OUT ON THE DEAL.
GONZO
RESPONSE:
AGREED!
All
for One and One for All!
Post
#433 A 21 Dealer 12-27-07:
Please let us know
when the next web site comes up so we can help them to victory too! thanks!
RESPONSE:
Will do! 2008 will be a
VERY busy year for all of us!
All
for One and One for All!
Post
#432 A Caesars Palace Floor Supervisor 12-27-07:
As a current Caesars
Palace Floor Supervisor, I would like to congratulate you all on your win. I
supported you as did many other supervisors. Hopefully this will show that Harrah's
does not treat their employees as great as they think. Maybe they treat
themselves great, but not the ones that matter...
Looking forward to things getting better. (Well I can dream)
RESPONSE:
Thank you for your
support! We know MANY Floor Supervisors supported us. They displayed their
"silent support" by NOT wearing the trashy "NO TWU" pins. We
thank you all for that.
Be aware of the FACT
that the Floor Supervisors CAN organize as well. The TWU will be happy to help,
as will the Dealers of Caesars Palace. It just takes someone to step forward to
take the reins. It can be done very covertly. It takes passion and drive to
accomplish it.
Without
"dreams", we would all still be living in caves and acting like
animals. Make your "dream" come true. Print out and send in your TWU
Authorization Card TODAY. There is a link to the A-Card just above the Feedback
Form.
All
for One and One for All!
Post
#431 A Stations Casino Dealer 12-27-07:
Way to go folks!!!
Someone should think about getting a hold of stations properties next!!!!
RESPONSE:
It doesn't work like
that. Someone from the Stations Casinos must get a hold of the Union Organizers.
You can reach them by calling (702)476-0648. The sooner you do, the faster the
U-Train can stop at your casino! Keep this in mind, it took the Caesars Palace
Dealers nearly six months to accomplish this. It can be done faster, but that is
all dependant on how fast your casino can get Union Authorization cards in. Call
today and get something started NOW.
All
for One and One for All!
Post
#430 A Dayshift Dealer 12-27-07:
What a great day,
however management still does not get it .GS was a perfect gentleman in defeat,
however the same can not be said about Jimmy W and his sorry crew. They are
starting to harass people again. But the game has now changed, so I suggest we
call Gary Selesner's office, leave a message with his secretary out lining our
problems and point out the fact that we have bypassed HR because Dean A. is JW's
drinking buddy. And that this is one of the main reasons why GS did not know
what was going on, because JW & DA did not give him the facts.
RESPONSE:
Interesting feedback.
All
for One and One for All!
Post
#429 A Wynn Dealer 12-27-07:
CONGRATULATION FROM
ONE OF THE ORGANIZER AT THE WYNN LAS VEGAS. YOU DID BE PROUD BE STRONG. HOWEVER
DUMMY UP AND DEAL THE GAME THE BEST WAY POSSIBLE; CAUSE THE MANAGEMENT WILL TRY
TO RETALIATED IN ANYWAY POSSIBLE. IT WILL BE HELL, STAY FOCUS , AND REMEMBER WE
ARE PROFESSIONAL. GOD BLESS AND WELCOME BROTHERS AND SISTER.
RESPONSE:
We agree, be
Professionals! It is too bad that so many who this does not really affect have
to take things personal. We have stated from the very beginning this Union drive
was not personal, but it seems a few in management are trying to make it that
way. We can only guess that those who are either had "other plans" for
us which they can not now implement, or that they just do not want the Dealers
to have better and more secure futures. Either way, it demonstrates the
importance of organizing for all of us.
All
for One and One for All!
Post
#428 Anonymous 12-27-07:
A giant step towards
a better Las Vegas! Everyone is a winner in the long run. Congrats!!!
RESPONSE:
All
for One and One for All!
Post
#427 A Full-time Dealer 12-27-07:
Rumor has it that a
certain Vice President of Table Games has let it be known that he has a LIST of
"The People Responsible" for bringing the union to Caesars Palace.
I wonder if his name is at the top of it?
RESPONSE:
That's where we would
place it.
Listen people, do your
jobs and do them well. Just because we have won our election, that does not mean
anyone can be a "slacker". We are all professionals and will remain
such forever. We should all always perform at our best and always follow all
policies and procedures. Do this and all will be fine.
All
for One and One for All!
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#426 A Wynn Dealer 12-27-07:
A Wynn Dealer,
Congrats. Caesars dealers, and welcome aboard! This is only the beginning of
more victories to come! Let us always be there to help one another. Patience and
time will pay off.
RESPONSE:
All
for One and One for All!
Post
#425 A Bellagio Dealer 12-27-07:
Thank you for making
the snowball bigger! I work at the Bellagio. I believe the Bellagio will be the
caboose on this union train, because of the false security and complacency at
Bellagio. Momentum is key. If More major casinos that vote for the union and the
ability to get contracts are going to be key deciding factors for the rest of
the city and country. Please be diligent and get the contract! God Speed my
fellow dealers and union reps. May God bless the dealers of the United States of
America!
RESPONSE:
Hopefully the Bellagio
will "see the light" before it is too late (toke confiscation).
Contracts are forthcoming ;)
All
for One and One for All!
Post
#424 A Dealer 12-27-07:
Thank you Steve Wynn
and Andrew Pascal, you two have brought the union to Las Vegas.
RESPONSE:
All
for One and One for All!
Post
#423 A Wynn Dealer 12-27-07:
Congratulations, from
a Wynn dealer! Welcome to the family. We will get stronger with each new member
and each new casino we add. Who's next?
RESPONSE:
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for One and One for All!
Post
#422 Rumplestiltskin 12-24-07:
We have achieved a
great victory for every Dealer in this country! For every Dealer on the Strip,
Downtown, neighborhood casinos, all Nevada casinos and Reservation casinos.
No, we did not have
our tokes confiscated and were not "reacting" to thievery. What we
have done is protected what we have from the continual losses. Many may not
understand and think that they would love to have our job, no matter what the
benefits are or are not. But they have not been through five take-overs with
each old owner draining them as they leave and each new owner draining us as
they come in.
This is not about
money totally, but about security and our futures. This is about knowing that as
long as we do our job, that we will survive the shift and not be fired on a
whim. This is about us sharing in the success of the business that we make
successful. Who in any job at any casino wants to be fired because a drunk lost
their money and complains? Nobody, not even the Dealer at the El Cortez. We are
protecting what we have, bottom line.
Yes, we do like our
jobs for the most part, and we do make a good living. Because of this we want to
protect our livelihoods. We all live "within our means" and any
significant change can bankrupt any one of us, no matter where you work or how
much money you make. When you have children in college, or mortgage payments or
car payments, who doesn't want to protect those things? We all do.
For those who say
that a Union will make us all lazy, that is total BS. We know where our money
comes from, and it comes from our customer service. When they stopped dice from
going TFT and pooled the entire casino Dealers into one pool, we heard the same
talk, but it never happened. If anything, we will all be able to be more of our
true selves and that will translate into a better living for all of us. No more
worrying about who we have to "suck up" to to keep our jobs, just
doing our jobs will now be sufficient to be able to live long full lives in the
casino industry...fear free.
Well, great job by
all 560 Dealers at Caesars Palace. Our futures now have a bright light. We can
now all relax a little bit.
Congratulations
everyone.
MERRY
CHRISTMAS!
RESPONSE:
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for One and One for All!
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#421 A Wynn Dealer 12-24-07:
Congratulations, from
a Wynn dealer! Welcome to the family. We will get stronger with each new member
and each new casino we add. Who's next?
RESPONSE:
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for One and One for All!
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#420 A Dealer 12-24-07:
yippy yahoo we did it
. I cant believe it!!!!!!! lets not stop here there's power in numbers. lets
move on and help the next casino organize
RESPONSE:
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for One and One for All!
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#419 A Wynn Dealer 12-24-07:
Caesars Palace
Brothers & Sisters,
CONGRATULATIONS on a great VICTORY!
The Wynn Dealers THANK YOU and welcome you in joining us as a FAMILY into The
Transport Workers Union, Las Vegas Dealers Local 721!
Our membership strength, support, and UNITY will build a POWERFUL Local 721
Union representing and protecting DEALERS! WHOOZ COMING ON BOARD NEXT!!!
Thank you, fabulous job...now have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
RESPONSE:
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for One and One for All!
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#418 A Dealer 12-24-07:
to all dealers on the
strip, its just the beginning! we must all be one united team and with that we
will be a force higher than any union in Las Vegas. But we must all stick
together and be one. So start your cards and vote yes!5,000+dealers on the strip
holding signs...daaaaaa ya we will get a contract.
RESPONSE:
We have now protected
our tokes from being seized for redistribution.
All
for One and One for All!
Post
#417 A Flamingo Dealer 12-24-07:
Congrats from the
Flamingo!
RESPONSE:
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for One and One for All!
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#416 A Dealer 12-24-07:
Congratulations
Caesars Palace!!
I have been reading this and other web sites for some time now. I am so happy
for you all and glad you had the ***** to do what had to be done.
I look forward to all of Vegas joining the TWU. This is long over due. Vegas
Dealers, we all need to unite and send in a card. No matter where you work. We
need to get this whole town organized. Let's all show these casino's that we,
the dealers will no longer tolerate the abuse we have taken for so very long.
Again Congratulations Caesars.
Merry Christmas to you all.
RESPONSE:
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for One and One for All!
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#415 A Wynn Dealer 12-24-07:
Well you did it. I
knew you would. Congrats and now you control your destiny. I think that we
should all nominate Steve Wynn for being the TWU Union Organizer of the Year.
All the dealers at Wynn are very proud to have you as TWU brothers and sisters.
It is amazing what dealers can do when they all stick together. AND THEY THOUGHT
IT COULDN'T BE DONE!!!!! WE SHOWED THEM. Congrats again!!!
RESPONSE:
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for One and One for All!
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#414 A Foxwoods Dealer 12-24-07:
A huge congrats from
Foxwoods. its great to hear that your President, Mr. Selesner congratulated you
on your victory. at foxwoods our managers turned to a further new low by not
approaching any dealer whom was present for the tally. all they did was sulk. he
showed class, much more than I can say for the foxwoods managers. foxwoods
managers are SCUM.
GREAT JOB !!!!
RESPONSE:
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for One and One for All!
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#413 A Wynn Dealer 12-24-07:
Congrats dealers !!!
All us dealers at the Wynn are proud of you !!! Who's next ??? Good job
RESPONSE:
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for One and One for All!
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#412 An Extra-Board Dealer 12-24-07:
Thank you to everyone
for having the foresight and the brains to see what is going to happen to our
future without a union! I am thankful I work with some of the best people in Las
Vegas!
RESPONSE:
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for One and One for All!
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#411 A Friend 12-24-07:
Congrats - that's
what you voted. Hope it is a good move for you!
RESPONSE:
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for One and One for All!
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#410 Harrah's Metropolis Dealer 12-24-07:
CONGRATS from a Harrah's
Metropolis, Il dealer. WAY TO GO
RESPONSE:
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for One and One for All!
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#409 TWU International President James C. Little 12-24-07:
“We’re
very proud of these dealers,” said TWU International President James C.
Little. “We look forward to working with management in a positive manner to
get them a contract they can be proud of. This vote shows that these
professional casino workers don’t want to gamble with their future."
>>> LINK
<<<
RESPONSE:
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#408 MGM/Mirage Dealer 12-24-07:
Good Job CP Dealers,
Are mgm properties next? I hope so!!! We need it.
RESPONSE:
We will be there to help
assist you in any way we can. Call Local 721 at (702) 476-0648.
All
for One and One for All!
Post
#407 The Organizing Committee 12-23-07:
Yahoo
Business News article on our WIN!
RESPONSE:
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for One and One for All!
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#406 Northern Nevada Dealer 12-23-07:
Caesars Palace
friends,
From those of us in No. Nevada, a big HEARTY thank you for all of your hard
work. You're an inspiration & many of us at Harrah's/Harvey's hope to follow
in your steps.
CONGRATULATIONS & God bless you all.
RESPONSE:
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for One and One for All!
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#405 from Anonymous 12-23-07:
Thank you Mr. Wike!! Mr.
Wike assisted us in our victory. Mr. Wike is and was instrumental in a union
vote at the last three properties he managed, Bally's, The Hilton, and now
Caesars Palace. He definitely has a track record of igniting the workers to
realize they need representation.
RESPONSE:
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for One and One for All!
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#404 from a Wynn Dealer 12-23-07:
AWESOME AWESOME
AWESOME!!!! CONGRATS! GOOD, NO, GREAT JOB!!!!!
RESPONSE:
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for One and One for All!
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#403 from a MGM/Mirage Dealer 12-23-07:
As a dealer I am so
proud that the Caesars dealers did not fall to the intimidation and dirty
trick's of management and there overly paid union busters. The TWU stated one
hotel at a time is there plan. Who will be next?? Well whatever hotel take's the
jump, I am sure will have the support of the Wynn, and now Caesars on their
side. The Caesars dealer's had the support of the Wynn from the start. Dealers
this is what the union is all about coming together as one powerful unit. So get
your cards in dealers I can't wait to see who will gain their voice next. And
let the hotel with the most cards Win.
Thank you TWU, Wynn dealers, Caesars dealers, for making the future bright for
dealers all over town.
RESPONSE:
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for One and One for All!
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#402 from a 21 Dealer 12-23-07:
Holy Crap!!! We Did
It!!!
congratulations to ALL Caesars Dealers!
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for One and One for All!
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#401 from a Palace Court Dealer 12-23-07:
To all those,
especially Rumplestiltskin, who worked so hard to insure our tokes and give us
some kind of job security, GREAT JOB. I thank you all.
RESPONSE:
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for One and One for All!
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#400 from Anonymous 12-23-07:
I will miss this
web site
RESPONSE:
We will not abandon
you! We are NOT done! We will be back and running again very soon.
All
for One and One for All!
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#399 from a Caesars Palace Dealer 12-23-07:
THANK YOU
RESPONSE:
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for One and One for All!
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#398 from a Foxwoods Dealer 12-23-07:
CONGRATULATIONS!!
From your dealer friends at Foxwoods Casino.
RESPONSE:
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for One and One for All!
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#397 from a Lake Tahoe Dealer 12-23-07:
Congrats from
Tahoe...You sent a clear message for all of us!
RESPONSE:
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for One and One for All!
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#396 from Anonymous 12-23-07:
Congratulations on
your victory. I truly think that you are now going to see many more casinos
following your lead.
You have now protected what you have and can only get more. You have shown a
willingness to stand up and be heard.
I applaud your efforts and wish you nothing but the best going forward.
Salute!
RESPONSE:
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#395 from a Former Caesars Palace Employee 12-23-07:
As a former Caesars
Palace employee that was asked to leave when Harrah's came in I applaud you all
in your victory. It seems that the current management team made some serious
mistakes with the way that they handled day to day operations.
RESPONSE:
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#394 from a Mirage Dealer 12-23-07:
Congratulations!!!
We knew you would do it!
We've been counting on it your Victory!
RESPONSE:
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for One and One for All!
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#393 from an In-House Organizer 12-23-07:
Thanks so much to all
our IHOs and to the infamous "Rumplestiltskin" for all the hard work.
I am so happy I could just ....!!!!
Thanks again! Thanks to all the dealers who finally stuck together!!! I love you
all. Now, let's stay together and make this thing work!!!
RESPONSE:
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#392 from an In-House Organizer 12-23-07:
From An In-House
Organizer: I would like to thank all of you wonderful dealers for showing up
today in full force! It made the stress of being an IHO worth it because at
times, I questioned myself for jumping in so deep- but in my heart I knew the
time had come for change.
Once again, the
Caesars Palace dealers, THE ICONS OF THE STRIP, have paved a way for all dealers
to follow !
I would also like to
thank the Wynn dealers for all their support.
I have to say, our
President, Mr. Selesner, was a class act tonight! He congratulated us on the
outcome and wished us all a Merry Christmas! And a Merry Christmas it is!
PEACE AND HAPPINESS
TO ALL OF YOU IN THE COMING HOLIDAYS!
RESPONSE:
All
for One and One for All!
Post
#391 from Anonymous 12-23-07:
CONGRATULATIONS
CEASARS!!!! I am VERY happy and proud of all of you! This is what we all need
to make this town stand up and respect us for the important, intelligent,
prefessionals that we are! Celebrate...you deserve it!
RESPONSE:
Thanks!
All
for One and One for All!
(Post #390) From a Dealer
12-22-07:
If I understand my laws correctly, Caesar's is
restricted from lobbying with the dealers 24 hours before a vote, for
instance, putting up a flyer that suggests the dealers should vote
"no" on the 22nd. Classy move Caesar's Palace, threatening
continued animosity if the union is voted in, and possibly breaking the
law yet again. I say yet again because of the highly publicized building
violations and rampant stories of intimidation regarding the union vote.
How could anyone, dealers or otherwise, be comfortable entrusting their
futures to people whose regard for the law is so casual? I suspect their
regard for employees is equally low. To not protect yourselves against
such an organization would be akin to unforgivable, and if you do not, I
won't be sorry for you all, although, I sorrow in the fact that my own
chances of someday seeing my own group unionized will be greatly
diminished.
I feel a strong brotherhood with you all, and I hope
you do the right thing, for yourselves firstly, and for many, many others.
RESPONSE:
You do understand the Law correctly! They continue to
violate the Law. They want us to trust them? That would be like trusting a
thief with holding onto our banking information. NO THANKS!
REMEMBER
THE WYNN!
CAESARS PALACE'S
"PROMISES MEAN NOTHING"!
STAY FOCUSED,
STAY STRONG,
STAY UNITED!
TOGETHER WE "DEAL"!
Vote "YES" on
12/22/07!
(Post #389) From a Mirage Dealer
12-22-07:
Good Luck today, We are all support you. from the swing
dealers at the Mirage.
RESPONSE:
Thanks!
Today, we are all about to get the best Christmas present we
have ever had...A Union!
REMEMBER
THE WYNN!
CAESARS PALACE'S
"PROMISES MEAN NOTHING"!
STAY FOCUSED,
STAY STRONG,
STAY UNITED!
TOGETHER WE "DEAL"!
Vote "YES" on
12/22/07!
(Post #388) From a Dayshift
Full-time 21 Dealer 12-22-07:
This is to Harrah's Corporation :
Your Days of INTIMIDATION are over. As I quoted a Wynn dealer before :
THESE CORPORATIONS MAY HAVE BILLIONS OF DOLLARS, BUT WITH ALL THEIR
BILLIONS, THE ONE THING THEY CAN'T BUY IS YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE YES.
These are things you need to remember :
1). The multitude of letters sent to our homes thanking us for attending
their meetings. WE were FORCED to attend. WE WERE NOT GIVEN A CHOICE.
Jimmy's first letter to us was a lie. No one from the union prevented us
from going home, bothered us at our homes, or rang the phones non stop.
Our upper management at Caesar's were the only one's who harrassed us
constantly without letting up.
2). Harrah's talk about all the facts they've given us. They were either
complete outright lies, or half truths, and every single one of them were
discredited.
3). Harrah's talk about the ever rapid growth of Caesar's Palace, and then
mentions the "Dying TWU" in the same breath (which isn't dying),
but they never bring up how their employees get screwed more each time
Caesar's Palace breaks record profits. The more we work and give, the more
they take from their employees.
4). In the last letter to us from Unwin, he says he knows we feel great
pride working at Caesar's palace. Well, we did, until Harrah's took over.
They not only abuse us, but make our customers suffer as well. We hear it
everyday on the game. If we were so happy here, and we're so proud to work
here, why would we want to go union ?
5). Do I think TWU can make it's promises come true ? The Wynn dealers are
happy with them, just ask them. I do know one thing, Harrah's promises and
their word don't mean a thing. We have no where to go but up if we join
forces with the TWU's help, because we've been on a downward spiral since
Harrah's took over. They talk about Caesar's growth, but not our growth. I
think I'll take my chances with TWU and watch their growth instead,
because at least I have the opportunity to grow with them, unlike with
Harrah's.
6). Everybody who is afraid for their jobs, their 401k, and for those who
have been intimidated by management, the past few weeks. Don't be. If you
vote YES, you won't have to be afraid again. If you vote NO, you will
always have to be afraid, because they will always intimidate and scare
you, because you won't have a union to protect you.
7). For those who were happy with the way things were, you must be one of
Wike's favorite few. The one's who get all the bonuses ($$$), perks of
lots of early outs, never getting in trouble, comp dinners with bottles of
wine at the gourmet restaurants at Caesar's, etc ..... I'd be happy with
the way things were too. If your not the favorite few, then your getting
ready to retire and don't really care, your new to Caesar's and really
don't understand the importance of your future, or management has scared
and intimidated you so that you are too afraid to know what to do.
8). We don't care about your billion dollar expansion. We are not excited
about it. You may be, but we aren't. Harrah's is excited because it makes
more money for the hotel and casino, and it puts more money in the
94,000,000.00 shysters pocket, Selesner's pocket, Jenkins pocket,
Unwin's pocket, upper managements pocket, and their select favorite few
they care to give bonuses out to.
9). Why should we get excited about this billion dollar expansion you keep
bringing up to us ? Is it going to mean the floor people are actually
going to get the raise they finely truly deserve ? Are they going to get
the bonuses they use to get twice a year like they use to before Harrah's
came in ? Does the expansion mean the dealers aren't going to work for
minimum wage anymore? IS THIS WHY WE SHOULD GET ALL EXCITED ABOUT THE
BILLION DOLLAR EXPANSION ? Or is everything going to stay the same ? Which
means, more money for you guys, and just more work for the dealers and
Floor people, and for the same or less pay ? I'd like to tell you what you
can do with your billion dollar expansion, but I would probably have to
stand in a very long line.
10). As it's been said many times before, "WE ARE HISTORY IN THE
MAKING". Every dealer in town is waiting to see what we do, and they
are PRAYING we vote YES for the union. They feel if Caesar's votes YES and
goes union, then there is nothing that can or will stop them, because we
paved the way. They have their TWU cards already signed, and they are just
waiting to see what we do.
PLEASE DON'T LET OURSELVES DOWN ON DEC. 22nd., AND PLEASE DON'T LET ALL
THE OTHER DEALERS IN TOWN DOWN. THEY ARE READY TO JOIN US. VOTE YES !
RESPONSE:
REMEMBER
THE WYNN!
CAESARS PALACE'S
"PROMISES MEAN NOTHING"!
STAY FOCUSED,
STAY STRONG,
STAY UNITED!
TOGETHER WE "DEAL"!
Vote "YES" on
12/22/07!
(Post #387) From the Organizing
Committee 12-21-07:
Caesars Palace has placed a poster in
a locked glass case that the Dealers must walk by on the way to the tables
from their lounge. The poster says:
"If you want it all to end
and get back to normal, vote no on Saturday. Otherwise it will continue."
What do we want to "end"?
The possibility of us losing our tokes to supplement the Floor? YES, we want
that to END, but because CP will not give us a legally binding agreement which
secures our tokes We MUST VOTE "YES", or the THREAT will
continue!!!!!!!
They are right, "Otherwise it
will continue" if we vote "no", and we very well could lose
our tokes and control of our tokes!! Do we really want "normal"? Do
we really want them to continue to control our tokes and our futures?
Once we ALL VOTE "YES", the
pressure will ease. It will get nothing but better!
DO NOT BE FOOLED BY THESE UNDERHANDED
TACTICS and ILLEGAL THREATS!!!!
This is who we work for, LAWBREAKERS!
WE NEED A CONTRACT or who knows what
these people will do to us in the future! We MUST protect ourselves NOW!
ONLY we can secure our future by
organizing and standing up as a collective group!
We have also heard they conducted
"captive audience" meetings today. They were taking groups of
Dealers into the office to talk to them about the election on Saturday.
Federal Law PROHIBITS our employer from holding mandatory "captive
audience" meetings 24 hours prior to the election! AGAIN, they are
breaking the law!!!
Harrah's was just served with 17
"criminal" misdemeanor charges last week. This company
believes they are above the law! They just lost a $1.7 BILLION lawsuit because
of their illegal activity! In addition, EIGHT class-action lawsuits were filed
against them in 2006 alone!
If this company shows such disregard
for the law, can we EVER trust them, especially with our tokes? NO WE CAN NOT!
WE MUST VOTE "YES" to save
our futures! It is the ONLY way!
REMEMBER
THE WYNN!
CAESARS PALACE'S
"PROMISES MEAN NOTHING"!
STAY FOCUSED,
STAY STRONG,
STAY UNITED!
TOGETHER WE "DEAL"!
Vote "YES" on
12/22/07!
(Post #386) From a Full-time
Dealer 12-21-07:
To My Fellow Dealers at Caesars Palace,
The day has finally arrived for us to make a
difference! Everyone is watching what we do! As we well know , the path
has not been easy, but change never is. We have been asked many times over
the past few years to change, if you remember the "Who Moved The
Cheese" book that PPE brought in and lectured on. Now, it is our time
to ask for change. Change that will benefit us and look out for our own
interests.
I implore all of you to look over our plight for the
last few years before making a decision...we have not made any gains but
only lost. DO NOT LET US LOSE OUR TOKES! Please take the time to cast a
YES vote tomorrow and protect our money! Protecting our money is the most
important issue in this organizational agenda, although, it has commoved
many to vent on all the other issues we have faced.
Take an hour out of your busy holiday to help make a
decision and yours and all of our futures.
The whole world is watching.
VOTE YES TOMORROW!
RESPONSE:
Thanks for your support!
This Reader is exactly right when they say, "I
implore all of you to look over our plight for the last few years before
making a decision...we have not made any gains but only lost."
and we must stop the "bleeding" now. This is our only chance!
Make the most of it.
Yes, the world IS watching. We have been visited by 40+
countries and every State in this Country. Why do you think that is? If
this were not so important, nobody would bother to visit us. They are ALL
hoping we make the right choice tomorrow and vote "YES" for the
Union. We have a choice to change the World for the betterment of mankind,
or we can keep it the same and accept what is doled out to us.
Be counted FOR CHANGE. Take control of YOUR future and
stop those who only care about themselves from controlling it for you.
REMEMBER
THE WYNN!
CAESARS PALACE'S
"PROMISES MEAN NOTHING"!
STAY FOCUSED,
STAY STRONG,
STAY UNITED!
TOGETHER WE "DEAL"!
Vote "YES" on
12/22/07!
(Post #385) From a Full-time
Dealer 12-21-07:
Dearest CP Dealers,
One more day, you will protect your lives, which means
your really lives.
For all the Asian dealers friends who are still
confused and don't know how to vote, I am not going to encourage you to
vote yes but just think what is best for you, of course the union. Don't
be afraid of the management. I am not, I am an Asian dealer also. I do
what I think is best for me and the others, that's why one of my vote is
very important, so is yours. Don't let this opportunity go, if we lose,
you know what will happen, things will get worse than it is now. Maybe not
the hotel but an employee like me and you, if the management don't like
just how you look. They will try to get rid of you if they really want to.
Just don't screwed up, be careful. That's my opinion for now. Don't let
yourself down.
The election day is the most important day right now.
If some of you are off that day, please come in. This is not a joke. I
know some of you don't care to come in to vote on your day off. Don't be a
slob with your most important right. I just hope we all are smart. Don't
just say it's up to you or whoever because you are very important. Every
vote counts. I don't know what to say anymore.
We will win, that's what I wish for this Christmas and
then I will have a Happy New Year 2008.
Thanks all, please vote.
RESPONSE:
Thank you for taking the time to write in!
We are very lucky to have such great people who we work
with. We have people who represent the entire world at Caesars Palace. We
respect each and every one of them and their right to make their own
choice. And that is exactly what a Union is about...choice. Without a
Union we are just slaves to the dictators of management. Many people who
are in this great Country who came from another are here to escape oppression,
not continue with it.
This is America, the land of the Free! Use your legal
rights, they are yours! Your struggles are finally over with the Union!
REMEMBER
THE WYNN!
CAESARS PALACE'S
"PROMISES MEAN NOTHING"!
STAY FOCUSED,
STAY STRONG,
STAY UNITED!
TOGETHER WE "DEAL"!
Vote "YES" on
12/22/07!
(Post #384) From a Dealer
12-21-07:
Good luck CP dealers.
It is my belief that this is the most important step in
the city-wide union drive. The Wynn dealers vote can always be spun as a
reaction to what Steve Wynn has done. But there are many dissatisfied
dealers on the strip, who just want legitimacy, and a little respect. And
security. We used to enjoy some of those things in limited measure, before
that gaseous, greedy, disingenuous snake, I speak of Wynn again, blew it
all up with his "mistake". Hell, the courts should rule in our
favor just based on his own words. "I made a mistake", sayeth
he, and yet, the courts rule in his favor, in the midst of our testimony
against him, and his testimony against himself. Do his words mean nothing,
either, unless they speak of further enriching the elite? How can the
courts overlook his heart wrenching appeal to his own workforce about his
"mistake", while giving credence to his other testimonies about
how he believes himself to be in the right? Have they not heard his
pre-union vote appeal to his dealers about how he erred in taking their
money and giving it to the supervisors? He wants to be "your
guy".
It is my guess that all management want to be "our
guy" and give us a generous portion of our tokes, smile benevolently
upon us, and say, "you won't even miss it, trust us". I'm quite
finished with trusting. My rage has been kindled ever since the "best
owner to work for in the world" has turned into a nightmare.
Listen here CP dealers, we ARE truly counting on you.
Your vote will send a clear, unmistakable message that the time for
messing with peoples livelihood is over. Truly, dealers have been
compensated well over the years, but the price we have had to pay for this
is quite steep. Any complaints we have had over the years have been,
either overtly, or more subtly, greeted with a vague response along the
lines of, "you get such and such amount per year, deal with it"
types of answers. I'd like to reassert my personhood, if you guys don't
mind, and you guys, fairly or not, play a large role in tha
RESPONSE:
Thank you for writing in! Sorry, but your Feedback seems to
have been cut off somehow (not the first time this has happened to other
posters). If you would like to finish it with another submission, please do.
This Reader has zeroed in on exactly what this Union drive is
about...our tokes. Yes, many Harrah's executives have told us
"verbally" they will not take our tokes, then challenge the TWU to
put the Union's promises into writing. Well, Harrah's has NOT guaranteed us,
"in writing", that they will not attempt to seize our tokes for
redistribution now have they? Harrah's has offered no Dealer at Caesars Palace
a "contract" have they? The letters sent to our homes stating they
have no "intention" of taking our tokes is NOT an agreement that can
be upheld in any Court in this country. Can you purchase a home by sending the
bank a letter stating that you will make your payments? NO! Harrah's is trying
to keep us from reaching the negotiation table so we can come to an agreement.
Why? It is our opinion that they WILL seize our tokes if we do not protect
them in a contract.
The corporations "cut" everything to increase their
bottom line. Even the napkins used to wipe our mouths with have been cut from
nice soft tissue to scratchy paper dispensed from a box. Do you really think
they will not touch our tokes if they can save hundreds of millions of dollars
by taking them for redistribution? CP even PROMISED the Floor a raise this
month of $20 per day, and then back-peddled and have refused to give it to
them. So much for their "promises".
As for the Union putting their promises "in
writing", well the ONLY thing the Union is guaranteeing is that we will
be organized and will have the opportunity to sit at the negotiation table,
with our attorneys, and have a real say in our future. That "right"
is backed up "in writing" by the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA-Federal
Law), which is exactly what Harrah's is trying to keep us from having. Yes,
the Union WILL put their promises "in writing", by means of a
Collective Bargaining Agreement, which we the Dealers of Caesars Palace will
negotiate.
Also remember this, it is we the Dealers who EARN our tips
through our customer service skills. Harrah's does not require any customer to
tip us. If we were to rely on what we get paid in wages, we would ALL be in
poverty. It is our "skills" which earn our living and pay our bills,
not Harrah's generosity, or lack of.
When we all vote "YES" tomorrow, there are already
MANY casino Dealers who are standing in line to follow us. The Union has
received Union Authorization Cards from Dealers throughout the State and will
begin organizing them after we win our election. We are the main domino. Every
Dealer in Nevada, and the country, is looking up to us and all are praying
that we win. We will NOT let our Brothers and Sisters down!
Tomorrow, a new era begins!
REMEMBER
THE WYNN!
CAESARS PALACE'S
"PROMISES MEAN NOTHING"!
STAY FOCUSED,
STAY STRONG,
STAY UNITED!
TOGETHER WE "DEAL"!
Vote "YES" on
12/22/07!
(Post #383) From a Wynn
Dealer/Negotiator 12-20-07:
Hello Caesars Dealers!
Please be careful when marking your ballot on Saturday's election.
Just mark an "X" in the box. (Just to make sure, if you
want a union, then you mark the "YES" box.)
Do not make any other drawings or writings. Also do not mark both
boxes. If you do not follow the rules of voting, then your ballot
(vote) will be disqualified. Please be careful.
P.S.
The voting observers for the union and management (2 dealers on each side
of the table), are not allowed to have conversation with you. They
must remain neutral when observing, so please do not feel like they are
ignoring you if you try to get chatty with them.
Have a great voting experience! Enjoy your opportunity!
Kanie Kastroll
TWU Local 721
RESPONSE:
Thanks Kanie! We look forward to joining you very soon at the Local 721!
REMEMBER
THE WYNN!
CAESARS PALACE'S
"PROMISES MEAN NOTHING"!
STAY FOCUSED,
STAY STRONG,
STAY UNITED!
TOGETHER WE "DEAL"!
Vote "YES" on
12/22/07!
(Post #382) From a Fellow Las
Vegas Dealer 12-20-07:
To Caesars Palace Dealers:
We don’t get many opportunities in life to make a difference.
On Saturday you'll have the chance.
Vote YES for the TWU.
Nothing else will be required of you if you don’t want.
You don’t have to be involved.
You don’t have to volunteer.
You can if you want to.
But you don’t have to.
Vote yes and secure a better future for yourself and all future dealers.
Stand tall.
Be proud.
Vote YES!
RESPONSE:
When the Reader writes, "We don’t get many
opportunities in life to make a difference. On Saturday you'll have the
chance." they are exactly right!
How many times have we been forced with "change"
and told that "change is good"? Many. The difference is that it
has always been "forced" upon us by someone else. We now have to
opportunity to make "change" ourselves and will finally see the
truth to the statement that "change is good".
REMEMBER
THE WYNN!
CAESARS PALACE'S
"PROMISES MEAN NOTHING"!
STAY FOCUSED,
STAY STRONG,
STAY UNITED!
TOGETHER WE "DEAL"!
Vote "YES" on
12/22/07!
(Post #381) From a 21 Dealer 12-20-07:
with all do respect, please take a moment and think
about the dealers at work who don't share the views of this website. There
are many dealers at Caesars who were happy before this organizing drive
even got started. I'm pretty sure by now, that organizers on all shifts
know which dealers don't support the union. For the most part we have let
you speak your mind. Now how about just leaving us alone.
RESPONSE:
Welcome to the website!
Yes, there are many Dealers who were "happy"
with the way things were before the Union drive started. For the most
part, it was those who are new to CP and do not know how much we have lost
under Harrah's reign. You don't miss it if you don't know you ever had it,
correct?
Also, most were "satisfied" and not necessarily
"happy" with the way things are. But please keep in mind, the
Nevada Courts are hearing the Wynn case and will decide if what Steve-O
has done is legal or not. If the courts decide in favor of Steve-O and CP
decides to supplement the Floor's pay with your tokes, as at The Wynn,
will you be "happy" then? This is EXACTLY what this Union drive
is ALL ABOUT. Please keep that in mind.
As far as the pro-union people knowing who the anti-union
people are, we would guess that most all of those who are actually
involved with the Union DO know who is anti-union and DO leave them alone.
Remember though, there are another 500 Dealers who are NOT on the
Organizing Committee or are an IHO. So, we will relay your message here
for them to read:
Please, if you are "pro-union" and you happen to
encounter an "anti-union" person who does not mind giving up
$1500 per month from their tokes to management, please leave them be as
they evidently have other agendas other than their/your future income in
mind.
REMEMBER
THE WYNN!
CAESARS PALACE'S
"PROMISES MEAN NOTHING"!
STAY FOCUSED,
STAY STRONG,
STAY UNITED!
TOGETHER WE "DEAL"!
Vote "YES" on
12/22/07!
(Post #380) From a Dayshift
Dealer 12-20-07:
I cannot wait until we vote in the union.
I am so tired of the tension and the way the floor-people
(who, by the way, are just as mistreated as us, if not more) are sucking
up to management by wearing NO TWU pins. Thank God I had the foresight not
to give to the collection for Christmas. This is our fight and has nothing
to do with them....YET! They don't get paid enough for the type of loyalty
they are showing to Harrah's. They are not going to get promoted or even
get a raise...so why are they fighting against us so? I have overheard
many of them say that because of all the hours they will have to work and
not get paid for over the holidays that they are going to get FMLA's. Why
do any of us have to do this???? What is wrong with these people,
anyway???? The ONLY way to go is UNION!!!! People, please see what is
happening and get on board or mind your own business. Don't be looking for
ANY Christmas gift next year. I think you have tried our patience and our
generosity long enough. It is us against them...can't you see that?
RESPONSE:
Yes, there does seem to be some "tension" in
these last few hours before the election. When we vote the Union in, there
will be a very large sigh of relief. If however, it is not voted in, the
tension will rise to a level we have never seen or experienced before.
That alone should make everyone's "choice" easy.
As for the Floor wearing the pins provided by management,
we believe those wearing them are doing it in hopes of advancing somehow.
Little do they know, they are just "pawns" in the big game. As
the Reader says, the Floor may need the Union just as much as we Dealers
do, and for them to take a position against us is ludicrous. We figure the
only other reason they are wearing the pins is because THEY WANT OUR
TOKES just as bad as management wants to take them away from us.
They see it as the ONLY way they will get a raise.
We also know that those who are NOT wearing the pins are
showing their "silent support" for us. Thanks!
REMEMBER
THE WYNN!
CAESARS PALACE'S
"PROMISES MEAN NOTHING"!
STAY FOCUSED,
STAY STRONG,
STAY UNITED!
TOGETHER WE "DEAL"!
Vote "YES" on
12/22/07!
(Post #379) From a Caesars Palace
In-House Organizer 12-20-07:
I would like to thank all of the Wynn dealers that have
sacrificed their time and effort for all the outstanding assistance they
have rendered the Caesars Palace Dealers during our drive to join them in
the TWU. From the beginning they have been there for us at meetings and
seeing them come through the casino in the last couple of days has been
truly inspiring. Heartfelt thanks to you all, my brothers and sisters! We
are one!
RESPONSE:
The entire Organizing Committee at Caesars Palace echoes
this IHO's words!
We will be Union Brothers and Sisters with the Wynn
Dealers come early Sunday morning, December 23, 2007!
Thank You Wynn Dealers!
REMEMBER
THE WYNN!
CAESARS PALACE'S
"PROMISES MEAN NOTHING"!
STAY FOCUSED,
STAY STRONG,
STAY UNITED!
TOGETHER WE "DEAL"!
Vote "YES" on
12/22/07!
(Post #378) From a News Clip
12-19-07:
On Friday afternoon, when many Las Vegans were
scurrying home for a carefree weekend, Clark County's building division
delivered 17 criminal misdemeanor citations for problematic
remodeling work at the Rio and Harrah's Las Vegas hotels.
UNLV professor William Thompson, who has written widely
on the economic impacts of gaming, said Friday he is baffled by the turn
of events involving Harrah's Entertainment, which has been reported to be
the world's top gaming company in terms of revenue.
"The hard word is 'criminal,'" said Thompson. "It's hard
because that means intent. That connotes a prosecutor thinks
there was intent and Harrah's did it knowingly."
RESPONSE:
REMEMBER
THE WYNN!
CAESARS PALACE'S
"PROMISES MEAN NOTHING"!
STAY FOCUSED,
STAY STRONG,
STAY UNITED!
TOGETHER WE "DEAL"!
Vote "YES" on
12/22/07!
(Post #377) From a Dealer
12-19-07:
Caesars Palace dealers:
Remember the last several years under Harrah's management when casting
your vote, not the past several weeks.
Lately they have been telling you what THEY WANT YOU TO HEAR. DO NOT
LISTEN!
Use your heads! Remember it was J.W. who took you hospital tokes! Remember
it was his secretary who said "YOU WILL PAY WHO WE TELL YOU TO PAY
HOW MUCH WE TELL YOU TO PAY THEM."
Remember the old days at Caesars and compare them to the current days.
Which is better?
VOTE YES ON SATURDAY and remind Harrah's, J. W. and the rest of his
minions that you do remember.
RESPONSE:
We must always remember our history and what has happened
to us and NEVER forget, or we will be doomed to relive it!
REMEMBER
THE WYNN!
CAESARS PALACE'S
"PROMISES MEAN NOTHING"!
STAY FOCUSED,
STAY STRONG,
STAY UNITED!
TOGETHER WE "DEAL"!
Vote "YES" on
12/22/07!
(Post #376) From a Retired Dealer
12-19-07:
No longer in the business, but after 27 years in the
dice pits, I wish you all the best. However, I do believe that unless
there is some sort of solidarity with the Culinary, the consequences will
outweigh the benefits. My prediction regarding the sale of HET, will
result in a spin-off of Caesars to whoever. With any luck it would be
Crown.
RESPONSE:
Thanks for visiting us!
We do believe that Las Vegas Dealers Local 721 will be
able to build relationships with all other Unions. That is partially what
organizing is all about.
Do you remember Caesars Palace in 1984? That was the last
time the Culinary called a strike there. As they were out on strike, it
was the Dealers (who were of course all non-union and had no contracts of
any kind) who were serving drinks, making beds, washing dishes,
etc...
With that in mind, having the Dealers organized will just
lend strength to every Union in Caesars Palace. If another Union inside of
Caesars Palace ever has to go on strike again, such as the Culinary, the
Dealers will not be there next time to do their jobs (not that they wanted
to do them last time, but as an "at-will" employee they had no
choice in the matter). The Dealers will have their own CBA and will not
take on any "scab" work. This is what scares the corporations
the most and why they are fighting us so hard now, they will be losing
"control" over us and will not be able to force us to do another
workers duties.
As far as the upcoming sale of CP, we are also very unsure of
what may happen. This "insecure" feeling is also what is helping to
drive us to organize. Many of us have already been through multiple take-overs,
and the results have NEVER been in our favor and we have always lost benefits
and/or take-home pay. We must lock in what we have now and instead of losing,
build upon on our base we are establishing. Everyone, both the casino owners
and the Dealers will benefit.
REMEMBER
THE WYNN!
CAESARS PALACE'S
"PROMISES MEAN NOTHING"!
STAY FOCUSED,
STAY STRONG,
STAY UNITED!
TOGETHER WE "DEAL"!
Vote "YES" on
12/22/07!
(Post #375) From a Dealer
12-19-07:
At one of our meetings when asked about our expensive
and bad health insurance, Tom Jenkins said that it was a national problem,
that health costs were rising all over the country. Then he said that
whatever we pay per month Harrah's pays four times that amount. Now I'm
hearing that Harrah's funds there own health insurance plan which is administered
by Cigna and that Harrah's makes a nice profit doing this. Does anybody
have more information about this or know where to find it?
RESPONSE:
Well, what you hear about Harrah's being
"self-insured" is 100% correct. You can confirm this in the Harrah's
2006 10K Annual Report.
We have not yet had the time to research the actual
balance sheet to determine what any profit/loss of the Health Insurance
may be. If it is not in their best interest from a financial viewpoint, we
don't believe they would be "self-insured" though. If you find
the actual numbers, please provide us with the information and link to any
verification.
REMEMBER
THE WYNN!
CAESARS PALACE'S
"PROMISES MEAN NOTHING"!
STAY FOCUSED,
STAY STRONG,
STAY UNITED!
TOGETHER WE "DEAL"!
Vote "YES" on
12/22/07!
(Post #374) From a Full-time
Dealer 12-19-07:
The following lyrics (and hopefully words of
inspiration) are from the Broadway classic "Le Miserables".
While the nature of our fight is not exactly that of the Paris uprising in
1832, our efforts against an oppressive leadership is indeed much the
same. STATEWIDE we unite. Together we'll stand & our voice WILL be
heard!
Do you hear the people sing
Lost in the valley of the night?
It is the music of a people
Who are climbing to the light.
For the wretched of the earth
There is a flame that never dies.
Even the darkest night will end
And the sun will rise.
They will live again in freedom
In the garden of the Lord.
They will walk behind the plough-share,
They will put away the sword.
The chain will be broken
And all men will have their reward.
Will you join in our crusade?
Who will be strong and stand with me?
Beyond the barricade
Is there a world you long to see?
Then join in the fight
That will give you the right to be free!
Do you hear the people sing?
Singing a song of angry men?
It is the music of a people
Who will not be slaves again!
When the beating of your heart
Echoes the beating of the drums
There is a life about to start
When tomorrow comes!
Will you give all you can give
So that our banner may advance
Some will fall and some will live
Will you stand up and take your chance?
The blood of the martyrs
Will water the meadows of France!
Will you join in our crusade?
Who will be strong and stand with me?
Somewhere beyond the barricade
Is there a world you long to see?
Do you hear the people sing?
Say, do you hear the distant drums?
It is the future that they bring
When tomorrow comes!
Be strong. Stay strong. VOTE! Union "YES"
RESPONSE:
It inspires us! Thanks for sharing that with us!
REMEMBER
THE WYNN!
CAESARS PALACE'S
"PROMISES MEAN NOTHING"!
STAY FOCUSED,
STAY STRONG,
STAY UNITED!
TOGETHER WE "DEAL"!
Vote "YES" on
12/22/07!
(Post #373) From Anonymous
12-19-07:
Correct the spelling errors on your incident report.
It makes you look unprofessional if you cannot spell properly.
RESPONSE:
Sorry about that, but we are "professional
Dealers", not typists. As our Union Local grows, we will be able to
afford someone who can do the "little things" which do need to
be done.
Please realize that a LOT of work is going into this
effort at a rapid pace, and there will be times that small things such as
typos do get through. Unfortunately we do not have an office loaded with
paid professional people to do all of the work that is being done. If you
would like to join us and help with some of the work (it is all volunteer
work), please call the Union office at 476-0648.
Remember, it is the Dealers who are the Union. Right now
they are concentrating on trying to do the BIG things, like securing
everyone's future by getting factual information out to everyone as fast
as possible. Please remember, they are also wo
