AUGUST 2007
(Post #37) From a Dice Dealer 8-31-07:
I think you have done an excellent job with this web-site,
however, under the Early Out issues there are a lot of us that have a big
problem with the dealers that want to work 6 hours and get paid 8. Are you out
of your mind. Two thirds of the dealers never get this opportunity, not to
mention, how the dealers run the players off the games so they can go home. This
fact can be proven! I know this isn't necessarily going to happen if the union
gets voted in...but please...don't turn people off over this type of issue that
has been so controversial. The real issues are job protection and tip
protection. Let's get there first.
RESPONSE:
Thanks for the good words!
We don't necessarily agree with Dealers working 6 hours and
getting paid for 8 (actually it was 6 1/3 hours, which in the
Dealers by-laws constitutes 7 hours. And in the by-laws when a Dealer works 7
hours they were to get paid for 8. Loop-hole stuff!), but the point
being made was management was the ones who "overrode" those by-laws
and procedures which were voted in by the Dealers and put their hands on our
tokes by doing so. Management controlling our tips was the intended message,
which brings us to the "real issues". Agreed?
We believe once the Union is voted in by the Dealers, it would
be time to review ALL Dealer by-laws and have each one presented again for a
vote. This process should take place every five years. We do not agree Dealers
of today should be forced to follow the rules set by Dealers 30 years ago. How
many Dealers today voted in the by-laws? Also, if we were to do this every so
often, it would take away any argument management has with our by-laws being
outdated and trying to seize control of our tips because of it.
Please, make sure you print a
(Post #36) From a Wynn Dealer 8-31-07:
Hi Brothers and Sisters,
I work at Wynn and have to tell you we are so happy for you guys. When the time
is right you will see us (your brothers and sisters) in full support for you. It
is time to negotiate a set of rules ,for management to follow, that you as a
group vote on.. GOOD LUCK
RESPONSE:
Thank you for your support! The Dealers at Caesars Palace are
closely watching the happenings at The Wynn. Unfortunately, some believe they
must take the "Let's wait and see what happens there" approach, or
do not fully understand the depth of the negotiating process and say things
like, "Has The Wynn got a contract yet" as some sort of reasoning
not to sign a TWU
Authorization Card. We have tried as best we can to inform them to get
a contract will take months of negotiations.
Please, make sure you print a
(Post #35) From Dayshift Dealer 8-30-07:
Does management know about this website? What have they said
about it?
RESPONSE:
Yes, we guarantee you they know about this site. As for what
they are saying about it? Well, as far as we know they have yet to send us any
"feedback". But then again, maybe the next "feedback"
below is them? Who knows.
Please, make sure you print a
(Post #34) From "Other" 8-30-07:
I can't believe that dealers are bitching about the littlest
things!!! GET over it! talking bout second hand smoke and everything, are you
kidding me?? common sense tells us that you knew that before you got the job.
And awww poor babies when you have to work a whole hour straight, lets have a
moment of silience....I do understand that sometimes dealers have to deal with
customers but for the most part you are card pushers that hand out money. You
all make alot of money yearly. Dont complain that some of you have worked for
20+ years and aren't retired. You should've managed your money! Some people work
a lot harder than you dont make even a third of what you make. So you should be
happy with what you have! Please get over yourselves and stop bitching everytime
you are on break, nobody wants to hear it.
RESPONSE:
Yes, we are posting all "Feedback" we receive. As
for our response to this one, well we hope you like cigars and that you can
retire in the short span of 20 years.
Most people have to work until they are 65, even when they
plan and save for it, which makes their working years about 45+ years, not
20.
And actually we all work hours, don't you? hmmmmm?
Does any Dealer at Caesars Palace "hand out money"?
As for most of the Dealers skill level, we are more than just "card
pushers" too.
This person even provided us with their name and phone number!
Should we post it? We're not like that. EVERYONE stays ANONYMOUS at
CaesarsPalaceDealers.com!
Oh, and by the way, it's not about MONEY to most of us. Some
day you will look back and say to yourself, "What a fool I was
then!"
Please, make sure you print a
(Post #33) From a 21 Dealer 8-30-07:
Can we not have someone that doesn't work at Caesars bring in
some forms and cards and leave them. I find a high percentage of the dealers
doesn't know this is happening. How can we get enough signatures if they do not
know?
RESPONSE:
That would be nice! However, Caesars Palace is "Private
Property" and can toss anyone they want off property, especially if they
are handing out Union Cards. Caesars Palace will NOT want the Dealers to
organize. They will NOT allow "outsiders" on the property to
distribute Union material (until we get it negotiated in a contract). If any
Authorization Cards are left laying around, it can be construed as
"littering". We have a 40-year-old grapevine in Caesars Palace,
please use it. Ask everyone "Hey, did you see the website?" You
don't have to give a pro or con opinion when asking them that. See how they
respond. If they say "No, what website", then tell them "CaesarsPalaceDealers.com"
and play it as you will. We are Dealers and we know how to communicate without
obligation ;)
You never know, once TWU starts there campaign in full force
(coming very soon) the word will definitely spread even faster than it is now
and nobody will be able to miss this site. Then, if we still need more cards,
some just may show up at work. Do what the reader below said, "I signed my card today, printed out 5 more, addressed and stamped the
envelopes and will try to get a few of my close friends to sign and send them
in."
Please, make sure you print a
(Post #32) From a Dayshift 21 Dealer 8-30-07:
What kind of benefits can this union provide us? What
benefits did the other dealers' unions negotiate?
RESPONSE:
The number one benefit this Union, the TWU, or any other
Union, can provide us is a Contract and JOB SECURITY. Dealers once organized
and working with a "Collective Bargaining Agreement" will no longer
be "at-will" employees as they are now.
The next benefit of this Union, the TWU, or any other Union,
is the ability to actually negotiate our pay and working conditions. As for
pay, ask any Union member at Caesars Palace, tip earner or not, how their
"base pay" is. As for "working conditions", that is a very
wide subject and covers everything from the amount of hours one works, to
seniority, to health issues, to unfair favoritism practices etc....
Also, once we have enough TWU
Authorization Card's signed and returned to TWU here in Las Vegas and
the TWU "petitions" the NLRB for a Secret Ballot, all the rules,
policies and procedures stay intact and can not be changed until the
bargaining process is concluded. Then the rules will only change according to
what was negotiated within the contract. They can NOT take away our health
insurance, tips or 401K once the petition is filed. We start off the
negotiations with all of our current benefits in place and they will only
change if the Dealers negotiate them to.
Once the Union is voted in by the Dealers, a negotiating committee
is elected by the Dealers of Caesars Palace. The Negotiating Committee will
then send out surveys to each and every eligible Dealer to solicit what they
would like to see incorporated into the contract. The Dealers themselves
design the contract basically.
The TWU will bring in professional attorneys, college
professors and other highly qualified individuals for the purposes of training
the elected Dealer's Negotiating Committee in the art of contact negotiations.
During negotiations, the TWU will have their International Union
Representatives and Attorneys present alongside the Dealers. Also, the TWU
will financially compensate the Dealer's Negotiating Committee, an amount
equal to what they would have made at work, if they miss work during the
process. They do not have to be paid from the tip pool.
As for, "What benefits did the other dealers' unions
negotiate?", negotiations have just begun with the Wynn and with
Caesars in Atlantic City. Keep in mind, there are no "Casino Dealer
Contracts" to design these contracts from, so negotiating initial
contracts will be a lengthy process. However, just because the Dealers are
working without a contract while the first ones are being negotiated, doesn't
mean they will not be Union members, because they will be. They will be
afforded all the benefits of a Union once the Union is voted in, it is just
the language specific to the Dealer's casino property where they work at will
be in the process of being negotiated. Negotiations are not completed with one
meeting, hence the term "negotiations".
Once the Dealer elected Dealer's Negotiating Committee comes
to a tentative contract, it will then be presented to ALL of the eligible
Dealers at Caesars Palace for "ratification" (approval). When the
majority of the Dealers approve of the contract offered to them, it will be
signed by the appropriate parties and put into effect.
Hopefully, very soon the TWU will have an "open
meeting" where all Dealers are welcome to come and ask questions in an
open forum type setting.
If you would like to ask the TWU reps any direct questions
before an "open meeting" is called, you may contact them at 702-476-0648. These reps are from different
cities across the Nation and have families they must tend to and be with just
as we do. Because of that, they may not always be in the office to answer the
phones just yet, but very soon there will be a full-time secretary there to
answer all phone calls.
Please, make sure you print a
(Post #31) From a 21 Graveyard Dealer 8-29-07:
In response to the question about graveyard and the dealers
committee. I don't believe management has told us that we cannot have a
committee, it is a thankless job and no one wants to do it any longer. The past
and present committee members are tired of doing it and NO ONE ELSE will step up
to the plate! It was also unfair for a dealer to ask another dealer to post
their issues with management on this website in front of other dealers while
doing tokes! Shame on you and you know who you are. There are a lot of people
and spies that will throw someone to the wolves to try to put themselves in a
favorable position with management...Please ..everyone be careful!
RESPONSE:
This is the first response we have had, either in person or
via feedback, about the Dealer's Committee situation. As for the
"spies", yes they do exist. Yes be careful. However, if you know who
one is, it is also very easy to toss them "misinformation" as well
;). And as for them getting a "favorable position with management",
yes that is what they try to do as they try to ruin a fellow worker, but let's
see, how many managements have we had in the last 10 years? So seems like it
would all be in vain don't you think? Yet there are still those who think that
is the way to operate in this business. Fools they are!
Please, make sure you print a
(Post #30) From a Dice Dealer 8-29-07:
In this day and age it seems that many agencies can
electronically accept you 'signature'. I.E. IRS online filing, credit card
offers, etc. Any way to electronically sign and send those TWU cards?
RESPONSE:
We had hoped for something like that, however the TWU asked
the Nevada State Labor Board that very question and was told that each A-Card
must be an "original" and filled out in the employees own
handwriting.
Please, make sure you print a
(Post #29) From a 21 Dealer 8-29-07:
I would like to help but am nervous about losing my job over
it. I am a dealer and would like to take some action. Please let me know what I
can do to help.
RESPONSE:
We understand your nervousness, many at Caesars Palace are. We
don't want anyone to lose their job, but imagine, losing your job over
something that is our Federal Legal Right to do! What does that say about
employers? If you were to lose your job over "organizing", it
can/will be challenged and a petition would be filed with the NLRB. We know
that is not exactly "comforting", but it is the process. If you do
not want to stick your neck out publicly, that is understandable.
Please, make sure you print a
(Post #28) From a Dayshift Dice Dealer 8-29-07:
I heard that Harrah's is going to very soon re-do the dome
in the main casino. Does anyone know when that is going to happen? I can't
imagine they would destroy the most famous room in the Gaming World, but then
again look at everything else they have done. I even see the casino filled
with bus tours once again!
RESPONSE:
We too have heard about plans to work on the ceiling in the
main casino. We are not "privy" exactly to what work will be
performed, maybe just a paint job. It would be a dire mistake to take out the
domed ceiling and the world-record chandelier! But then again, what
corporation understands the history of gaming?
What we are wondering ourselves is, when they do start the
work in the main casino, where will all of the Dealers be working at? Will
they install additional pits or just let the existing ones suffice until the
work is done? What about Dice tables? Will they put some in other areas? If
they don't add additional pits, then we would assume the Dealers work
schedules would be cut down until the work is done. It would only leave pits
6, 8 and the Pussycat pits open. Do you think the regular dealers will be able
to work in the PCD pit, or will they just keep that pit open 7-days-a-week
manned by the PCD dealers while the rest of us are cut back to 3-4 days a
week?
Please, make sure you print a
(Post #27) From a Full-Time Graveyard 21 Dealer
8-29-07:
I was wondering if the supervisors will be included in this
unionization. They sure need to be. On graveyard in the last year plus, since
Harrah's has taken over, we have lost over 21 floor supervisors. Two women and
nineteen men, of these 21, all but three were asked to resign or were
terminated, most for no apparent reason except someone didn't like them. One
would think management might see a problem since so many men were terminated,
such as sexual harassment. Some of the new floor are called names (teasingly...ha)
by the ACM and they either put up with or they are history. HUMAN
RESOURCES...WHAT A JOKE.. I truly pray that we can come together for all our
sakes. I signed my card today, printed out 5 more, addressed and stamped the
envelopes and will try to get a few of my close friends to sign and send them
in. I want to thank whom ever started the website and the onslaught of the
demise of this tyranny they call management.
RESPONSE:
Supervisors are under consideration. As a matter of fact, no
"group" has been totally excluded at this point. They are welcome to
print, fill out and mail in a . We know we have lost a lot of very good people to
the "axe", excuse us, to "separation", and that they need
representation as bad as we do. As for "Human Resources", think
about it people, they are a branch of management. Human Resources is NOT a
very good source of recourse for any problem we may have. Have you ever
wondered "why" when reading Human Resources material it will separate
those who are "covered by a collective bargaining agreement" and
those who are not? Why those who are "covered by a collective bargaining
agreement" have different HR Reps to speak to than those who are not?
Please, make sure you print a
(Post #26) From a 21 Dealer 8-28-07:
Heard a rumor today that graveyard where told that they no
longer have a toke committee as management would now run the tokes, if this is
correct this is the first move towards taking our money.
RESPONSE:
We don't like to post "rumors", however,
if this is true this could have devastating effects on every Dealer at Caesars
Palace! When the Pussycat Pit first opened many of you may be aware
that management authorized them to be paid 10 hours tokes for working an 8
hour shift. They were paid "dress time" (do cocktail waitress's get
paid "dress time"). Our Dealer Committee was quick to act on that
issue and got back the overpayment of 2 hours tokes from each girl and stopped
all future overpayments. We have nothing "personal" against the PCD
Dealers, however they must abide by our toke rules which have been previously
voted in and established by ALL of the Dealers at CP.
Also, it has been rumored that the PCD Dealers will be opening
the PCD pit on Dayshift after the upcoming holiday. That means twice as many
Dealers now drawing from the toke pool and who knows how many hours management
will pay them, if in fact management takes over the Dealers Committee!
If indeed management dissolves our Dealer's Committee, who
will ensure that the tokes are being properly distributed? Management will
distribute them however and to whoever they want! The toke cutters will NOT be
able to properly distribute tokes, they will have to do what management tells
them, or lose their jobs. Such was the case with Hospital Tokes and our Death
Benefit tokes.
EVERY DEALER reading this page must now jump into action! Tell
every Dealer about this web site and tell them to print out and sign cards!
Print out extra copies yourselves to take to work to distribute amongst those
who do not have computer access!
It is true, once the Union petitions the NLRB for a secret
ballot, NOTHING CAN CHANGE! They can not do anything that has not already been
established, like take away our Dealer's Committee! However, the TWU will only
petition the NLRB for that vote ONLY AFTER they have received 60-65% of the
workforce having signed cards. Also, once the NLRB is petitioned we will have
up to 45 days to have the vote.
WE MUST GET THE CARDS SIGNED NOW!
Please, make sure you print a
(Post #25) From a Caesars Atlantic City Dealer 8-28-07:
I'm a Caesar's dealer in A.C.! I'm sure you know we started
negotiations, it's going to be a lengthy process! But well worth it!!
Tropicana dealers won their vote with an overwhelming 626 "yes" votes
to 157 "no" votes!!
If we can do it so can you!! Get the cards signed and jump on the TRAIN!!!!!
RESPONSE:
We are happy to here that you guys have started the
negotiation process. We have heard that negotiations can take up to 8 months.
We know the reason for this is because there is no "previous
contract" to work from and so the process must start from square one.
Once a contract is negotiated, the following contracts will take much less
time. Our AC brother/sister is right, "If we can do it so can you!!"
Please, make sure you print a
(Post #24) From a Wynn Dealer 8-27-07:
Hey Caesars dealers,
I am a Wynn dealer. I have been through the worst that you can go through
working for the devil. We went through hell to get this union in. The union is
you. The dealers negotiate the contract and the dealers make all the decisions.
We are still fighting the devil in court and out. If we could unite just half of
the dealers in this town we could own it.
I think that in the end good always beats evil. If for some strange reason we do
not win in the supreme court, dealing jobs are going to be nothing to be proud
of anymore. You better look for Plan B of making a living. If Steve Wynn can
take a 15% cut of our tokes what is going to stop him or all the other
corporations from paying their floor-people minimum wage and giving them a full
share? Don't ever think that this is not going to happen to me because it will.
Why wouldn't every corporation do it if it saves them millions. This is only the
first step for Steve Wynn.
If we could get half the dealers in this town to unite we could control our
destiny.
Please stand up for your rights before they are taken away.
GOOD LUCK
RESPONSE:
Hey Wynn Dealers! Glad to see your visiting our site! One
thing we want to point out from this comment is, "The
union is you. The dealers negotiate the contract and the dealers make all the
decisions." for those of you who are thinking "we
need a strong Union to rep us". WE REP OURSELVES! That's how it works.
Only we do it with the Union behind us. They make us a cohesive force. When we
organize there will be no need for "plan B" because as long as they
have not taken our tokes and given to the floor by then, the ONLY WAY they can
do it after we organize is if WE negotiate in OUR contract.
Please, make sure you print a
(Post #23) From a 21 Dealer 8-27-07:
I filled out my card and mailed it in!!! How easy was that! I
am not going to sit back and see if we get better owners, better management.
This is our last chance!!! If we don't do it now, no telling what things will be
like in 2,3,or 5 years! They can take our money, benefits and our jobs, what
other guarantee do I have they won't? Their words??? For me, those are getting
harder and harder to believe!!
RESPONSE:
Exactly right!
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(Post #22) From a Full-Time Dealer 8-27-07:
Just a quick note. Anyone who believes a union would not be
good for us just look at what the culinary union at the MGM/Mirage got just a
couple of days ago. I believe I saw a 3.50 raise. That is just for five years.
How many 20 some year dealers at Caesars ever got a raise of 3.50 in five years?
NONE!
RESPONSE:
You are right! Although many of us are "content"
with the money we make at Caesars Palace, who doesn't want to be paid what
they can by their employer? We all would like to make more. By the way, I
believe last week's tokes was the worse week we have had at Caesars Palace in
over a year. Maybe longer. Why is that? Another thing to consider about money,
although Caesars Palace tokes have been relatively consistent over the last 40
years, what happens if we turn into a "break-in" house (look what is
already happening to our "help" and how far will they take it? It is
up to them who they hire, not us, at least not yet!) and out tokes take a
permanent drop to last weeks amounts? Can you afford that with your Caesars
Palace Dealers "bills"? At least if we had a Union Contract we could
try to offset any losses in tokes with wages.
Please, make sure you print a
(Post #21) From a Palace Court Dealer 8-27-07:
JUST WANT TO ADD THE NOTION THAT IF THE COURTS ALLOW STEVE
WYNN TO CONTINUE TO TAKE DEALERS TOKES TO PAY HIS SUPERVISORS IT WON'T BE LONG
BEFORE THE CORPORATIONS FOLLOW SUIT. WE NEED TO PROTECT OURSELVES NOW. WITHOUT A
UNION WE WILL BE AN EASY TARGET FOR CORPORATE GREED.
RESPONSE:
You have hit the nail on the head! And if we sit back and take
the "let's wait and see what happens" attitude, and if the courts
continue to uphold what Wynn has done, we will be paying the floor as well. We
can not sit back and wait and must organize now, if only because of the
devastating possibilities of this one issue alone! Please, EVERYONE make sure you print a
TWU
Authorization Card fill it out and mail it in today. Tell your
friends about this site! It IS LEGAL to talk about the union on your
breaks! That is the Law! You can NOT be reprimanded when talking about the
Union while on break! But please refrain from talking about the Union while on
the games or on the casino floor, that we can NOT do.
Please, make sure you print a
(Post #20) From a Palace Court Dealer 8-27-07:
We need to concentrate on the things that are really
important. Early out lists!!! we could argue forever about that. We could point
fingers at each other and say why when they close a dice game, do the dealers
either go home, or send dice dealers home. It's an imperfect system and it'll
always be like that. This site is our chance to stand together on issues such as
money, benefits, security, the important things, Forget hot food in the break
room, petty "juice" issues and think about the big picture. Together
on the the real issues we'll be a force to be reckoned with.
RESPONSE:
We do agree with you. We must concentrate on
"issues such as money, benefits, security, the important things".
The reason all of the "petty issues" are talked about on this site
as well as "big issues" is because not all things have the same
importance to everyone and we want to make sure we point out as many
"problems" that do exist inside our casino. We know that maybe to
some "early outs" are not very important, but when others come to
work an hour early to sign the list, Early Outs are important to them.
Please, make sure you print a
(Post #19) From a Caesars Atlantic City Dealer 8-26-07:
We have had the one face to face meeting with management which they
labeled monumental and we will be meeting again on September 5. If you want
you can follow the progress at ACDEALERSUNION.COM
at the casino page click on Caesars the letter explains or progress.
As far as keeping the union out they will hire a union buster to come in and
say anything fact or fiction to keep the union out, they are quite
effective. Invest in the book " Confessions of a Union Buster ".
They are cracking the
whip on petty things like crossfire and people going on break and stopping
to talk to a dealer on a dead game. Also we used to be able to call up and
get a VTO from the shift but now they stopped it. Just basically petty stuff
but we knew it was coming. I must add that 90% of our managers are behind us
from Box to Floor and up to Shift. The other 10 % drank the kool-aid. ha ha.
Also people have
been given finally warnings for petty stuff but the union was able to
reverse them.
My best advice to you is form a
strong committee made up of every ethnicity you have and educate everyone
about the merits of a union and don't let people say that the
Asian's won't vote yes, they just need to understand everything.
RESPONSE:
Please, if you are interested in helping with the "drive", please
use the "Feedback Form" to get in contact with us. We do have many
already involved, but we could use some more.
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(Post #18) From a 21 Dealer 8-26-07:
I have a question? Is the Spotlight 5 considered to be a
Mystery Shopper? We never get to meet face to face with the people who do these
Spotlight 5 things. Also a quick comment. Gary Loveman had his picture in the
paper with the announcement of the new arena. he looked like someone just shot
his dog. Not even a hint of a smile. Isn't that no.1 on the list, SMILE and make
eye contact. If you make the rules I guess you don't actually have to OBEY them.
RESPONSE:
Good question! The law reads: It is unlawful for any
person, firm, association or corporation, or agent, superintendent or manager
thereof, employing any special agent, detective or person commonly known as a spotter...
So, when we are being "spotlighted" can we assert the fact
that the person doing the "spotlight" is actually acting as a
"spotter"? Will be a good question for the Union's Labor Attorneys!
So we can get the legal advice we so desperately need from a real Labor
Attorney through our Union, please make sure you print a TWU
Authorization Cardfill it out and mail it in today! As for Mr.
Loveman's photo, maybe he was just informed he will not be getting a free box
seat in the new arena at the same time they took his picture?
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(Post #17) From a Caesars Atlantic City Dealer 8-26-07:
Hey awesome you guys,,,,,,,,,,I am a dealer at Caesar's in
AC, a friend sent me this site...we went with the UAW.......there is NO QUESTION
we dealers need to organize!!!!!!
Tropicana AC dealers just voted for UAW representation.......626 to 157....
GO GET EM YOU GUYS!!
Loveman and the newest buyout.......look forward to major .......major cuts!
RESPONSE:
Thanks for your support! We have been following the happenings
in AC very closely. Congratulations to the Tropicana on an overwhelming
victory! We too believe there will be some serious cuts when the new owners
take over, one reason why we need to organize NOW, so hopefully we can save
what we have left to save.
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(Post #16) From a 21 Dealer 8-26-07:
What completely blows my mind is the unfairness that we
encounter every day on the job, it seems this is a job of favoritism. Some
dealers get the days off they want, the hours they want, the games they want,
I've even heard some dealers say that they were told if they went home sick they
wouldn't get a point, "Not to worry about it". How come some dealers
that have worked there for years, have to have weekends off, yet someone who has
only been there six months, works every weekend? Why isn't there anyone we can go
to about this? And what would actually happen if we did go to someone? How come
some extra-board dealers are still extra-board after 3 years, and someone who
has only been there six months is made fulltime? Who do we have to go to about
these issues, and exactly what would happen if we did go to someone personally?
How come some dealers who have been there for years are getting written up and
called in the office, more then ever before. What is going on in this place and
is it ever going to get any better? Who do we have to listen to us? Our team
leaders? They are mostly dual-rates who have been screwed out of getting to
deal. Am I alone in wanting fairness and equality?
RESPONSE:
We feel your pain. No, you are not alone. Who do we go to with
these issues? As of now, nobody will help us. And if we don't stand together
to make the changes, nobody ever will! We have ONLY ONE OPTION - UNION NOW!
Please, make sure you print a
(Post #15) From a Swing Shift Dealer 8-26-07:
We are seeing some small changes at work now. They actually
informed dealers on swing shift of the possibility of overtime! That's a first
for Harrah's management! I guess they are reading this website. Funny thing
is, they told Dealers in a pit where there is never overtime anyway! LOL! I
guess they can't figure out which pits may do OT (which is normally the
outlaying pits) so they told everyone. LOL! I think we may see some small
changes because of this website, but DON'T BE FOOLED CP dealers! They will try
their "temporary fixes" with the hope we will all forget about any
Union, and if we do, it will just go back to the same old shit. They too will
"forget" how to be fair and how to treat us very quickly! It
happened before and we are right back where we were, and actually even worse
off.
RESPONSE:
We did hear some Dealers say they were warned about OT. We
agree with the reader, if we don't continue our path to Solidarity, what
little changes they do make to make us "feel good" will soon be
forgotten by them or the next management team that takes over the casino.
Please, make sure you print a
(Post #14) From a Dealer 8-26-07:
I have not dealt for a least 2 months. I told J**** and L**
in my interview that I would never take a full time floor job and they told me I
would be dealing at least a day a week.
RESPONSE:
We assume you are a Dual-rate or Part-time Dealer? At any
rate, two months with no dealing days is not right, especially considering how
many get dealing days on a regular basis. Then those who do get dealing days
may work on the mid-week days where the money is lowest, while favorites get
to deal on weekends. This is just another example of the
"unfairness" which continues to thrive.
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(Post #13) From a Dayshift Dealer 8-26-07:
I learn something new everyday on this web site. There is
just so much information it is hard to get to all of it. I did learn by reading
on this site that Harrah's use of "Mystery Shoppers" is ILLEGAL. Not
only Harrah's but all of these Hotels that use this tactic. Wow, how many times
have they broken that law. be sure to ask for a hearing if they pull that stuff
on you
RESPONSE:
Amazing about the "Mystery
Shoppers" isn't it? But then again, we as individuals have a
difficult time keeping track of a big corporation's "policies".
Alone we are just the "little guys", but when we band together we
will be a "big fish".
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(Post #12) From a Graveyard Dealer 8-25-07:
Great board and the time has come to sign the cards now.
However I think that some people do not realize that this is just as important
as the real election is . If we do not get 70% TO 80% to fill in this card and
send it to the union the union will not support us ,because we have not
supported ourselves.
If our children where being bullied in school we would tell them that the
bulling only gets worse unless we stand up to them. Do you have the strength to
stand up to the bully ( Harrahs). I thought so ,now fill in the card and stand
up for your rights .
RESPONSE:
Correct to a point. The TWU would like to have 65-70% of the
Dealers sign cards before they will file for a secret ballot with the NLRB. So
yes, we must ALL signs cards now. We know that many may not even know of this
website or do not have access to the internet, so as we have stated before,
please print out extra copies and give them to your fellow dealers to sign and
mail in to the TWU's local office here in Las Vegas.
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(Post #11) From a Swing Shift 21 Dealer 8-24-07:
I WAS THRILL WITH THIS WEBSITE. WE HAVE BEEN TAKEN AWAY
LITTLE BY LITTLE FOR MANY YEARS BUT I THINK THIS SHOULD BE THE FINAL DRAW. VOTE
ME IN--YES FOR UNION!!!!!!
RESPONSE:
We are pleased you like it. Changes are gradually being made and
refined as we hear from others.
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(Post #10) From a Dice Dealer 8-24-07:
Should make some of those sign up cards available in the
break room.
RESPONSE:
We would like to be able to come in with our hands full of TWU
Authorization Card's, but if we do it at this point, management will
place targets squarely on our backs if we are seen laying them about. Once we
see what kind of response we are getting here on the website and through
conversations being held in the break room, maybe cards will eventually show
up at work through us. If you know anyone who would like to sign a card now,
but doesn't have internet access, please print them out a copy and give to
them. You may also print out copies and take them to the break room now if you
wish, but we advise caution at this point.
Please, make sure you print a
(Post #9) From a Day Shift Dice Dealer 8-24-07:
I am tired of losing everything and paying more. I want my
job to be secured to know I will have it tomorrow. I applaud what is going on
with this website! The Union will get my vote!
RESPONSE:
We couldn't agree more!
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(Post #8) From a Swing Shift Dealer 8-24-07:
Have you all seen what this management has done to Caesars Palace.
They have made us the laughing stock of gaming.
We have such bad rules for 21ie Black jack that even our 15$ players have
stopped playing at Caesars. Have you also seen what are tokes have been lately,
its because of these bad rules. They have finally caught up with Caesars Palace.
Don't you all think that we deserve to get paid at least the same wages as a
cocktail server.
We as dealers with these present rules will never make 10$ an hour. Is that
asking for too much 80$ a day in wages considering that we take care of all the players.
The customer spend the most time with dealers. A Bartender/Cocktail waitress
serves them a drink and walks away, we on the other hand have our customers with
us for hours. DONT YOU THINK WE DESERVE A RAISE TO10$AN HOUR.
(Post #7) RESPONSE:
Yes, CP used to have the best BJ rules in the business, but
they are now the worse. Then, a dealer must constantly adjust their mindset
according to what pit they are dealing in. The rules are different in almost
every pit, which makes it difficult to deal and also difficult for supervisors
to watch. we hope you have printed out and filled in a TWU
Authorization Card, and mailed it in to show your support.
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(Post #6) From a Palace Court Dealer 8-23-07:
THIS IS A GREAT IDEA FOR ALL OF US! MANAGEMENT HAS LOST SIGHT
OF A VERY SIMPLE FACT: IF YOU HAVE HAPPY EMPLOYEES, YOU WILL HAVE HAPPY
CUSTOMERS. EMPLOYEES WHO FEEL THEY ARE BEING EXPLOITED OR TREATED UNFAIRLY ARE
NOT HAPPY. THANKS AGAIN. UNION YES!!!!!!!!!!!
RESPONSE:
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(Post #5) From a Swing Shift Extra-Board Dealer
8-22-07:
I filled out my TWU card. I'm sick of low pay per hour and
losing ground every year on medical benefits. B.S. evaluations that affect my
job and are done by people I don't even work with. All the while reading in the
paper about Harrah's record profits and Mr. Loveman's 90 million dollar golden
parachute. And so it begins, sign a TWU card and let's work together for
positive change
RESPONSE:
Thanks for your support!
Please, make sure you print a
(Post #4) From a Swing Shift Extra-Board Dealer
8-22-07:
I am voting for UNION !!! I am an EB Dealer on swing shift.
I deal all games except for tiles. I work hard every night and give the guests
wonderful service. I receive the highest evaluations. All I ask is that -IF-
extra board is promoted to full time, as long as the dealer meets required
standards, SENIORITY is the ONLY FAIR WAY. I NEVER thought I would say this,
but, PUT MY VOTE DOWN FOR UNION!!!
RESPONSE:
We can't agree more about Seniority
and Promotions!
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(Post #3) From a Pussycat Dealer 8-22-07:
I would like to say that you guys did an excellent job on
this website! My vote is for the union. I believe that if we don't take some
kind of action now, there is no telling what is going to happen in the future.
Working conditions will only get worse at Caesars, they are not going to treat
us any better unless we stand up for ourselves. We have to think about the
future, are you willing to gamble with yours? If we continue on the way we are
going it won't matter how long you will have worked here, if someone doesn't
like you tomorrow, you are out the door and you won't be able to do anything
about it. We need rights and to have someone stand up for us! I hope you are
all with me, because it is the only way to secure YOUR future!
RESPONSE:
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(Post #2) From a 21 Dealer on Swing
Shift 8-21-07:
I was recently stuck on a game past 4am, my quitting time.
I was never informed that I was working overtime. I'm just there until they
can find someone to take me out. What if I had to get my kids or had some
other commitment. Am I not worthy enough to be asked if I could work overtime.
How about when they just schedule us extra days. We do have other commitments
besides our jobs. I like my job but I feel like a slave sometimes. Anybody
have any thoughts on this
RESPONSE:
Sounds like a common complaint. We have noted
this problem on a page on the site. What we suggest is this, join us in
"The Drive" and form a Union.
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(Post #1) From a Graveyard Dealer
8-21-07:
GREAT JOB FELLOW DEALERS! YOU DID A GREAT JOB
ON THE WEBSITE! WE NEED MORE DEALERS TO STAND UP FOR THEIR RIGHTS! MY VOTE IS
FOR THE UNION. I WISH EVERYONE COULD SEE HOW CLEARLY THE WRITING IS ON THE WALL!
THANKS AGAIN
RESPONSE:
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