STAY FOCUSED,
STAY STRONG,
STAY UNITED!
Latest Website Updates Here!
This is where we'll announce the most recent additions to our web site.
If you've visited us before and want to know what's
changed, take a look here first.
The news from Local 721 will be posted here.
Last modified: April 27, 2008
4-27-08 -
Union Organizing Meeting...>>> CLICK
HERE <<< to see the details.
4-11-08 -
The Dealers at the GOLDEN
NUGGET now have a website up to organize
their Dealers! Please visit them at TWUGNDealers.org
and give them your support!
4-8-08
>>>
CLICK HERE <<<
To
read the RJ Story of the Nevada Supreme Court Hearing on 4-7-2008
3-27-08 -
To help spread the word about our new Bulletin
Board, we have created a "flyer" for everyone to print out and
distribute at their work place. You can cut three announcements from one page.
To print out the flyer, please >>> CLICK
HERE <<<
3-27-08 -
There was a mistake in the "times" of the
Supreme Court Rally on the Flyers. It has been corrected. Please destroy any
flyers or correct them with the right time...9:30am-11:30AM (NOT 11:30PM). The
correction has been made on the flyers currently linked now. Thanks.
3-26-08 -
SUPREME COURT
RALLY Announcement
3-25-08 -
In an effort to make finding our Bulletin Board
easier, now all you have to do is tell your fellow Dealers to visit LVDealers.com
and they will arrive at our Bulletin Board.
3-16-08 -
PEST Committee ANSWER
and CROSS COMPLAINT
Attorneys’
representing the committee to Prevent Employers from Seizing Tips (PEST) has
filed their Answer and Cross Complaint with the federal court and is now a
matter of public record. They did a brilliant job. It is not only an
indictment against Wynn and co-complainants but also against the
Nevada
political and legal system and how they conduct business. This federal
scrutiny and attention brought on by Wynn is not going to be appreciated.
To
Read the Filing >>> CLICK
HERE <<<
3-12-08 -
Change is
coming again! We are in the process of eliminating all "Feedback"
pages from this website (with the exception of the Caesars Palace Dealers
Archived Feedbacks) and will be requesting that all who would like to submit
Feedback do so via the new "721"
Bulletin Board. To read more about the changes >>> CLICK
HERE
<<<
3-6-08 -
Visit the NEW
BULLETIN BOARD
for the TWU Local "721" >>> HERE
<<<
3-6-08 -
See the
TWU's new "Ad Campaign" >>> HERE
<<<
3-5-08 -
A new
"Bulletin Board" sponsored by the TWU Local 721 will be coming online
very soon. This "BB" will be for EVERY Casino Dealer to post their
"Feedbacks" on. Watch for the announcement of the address here!
3-4-08 -
A new
website for casino Dealers is NOW ONLINE! Please visit and bookmark the website
for the
Dealers of the PARIS
WELCOME
TO THE U-TRAIN!
3-4-08 - See
the "summary" of the historic first "Negotiation
Day" between the Dealers of Caesars Palace and Management
>>> HERE
<<<
3-1-08 -
March
19/Union Rally/Labor Commissioner Hearing:
The Hearing and Union Rally for 3/19/08 have
been cancelled.
Wynn
attorneys have filed for and been granted a continuance (delay) of the Labor
Commissioner hearing originally scheduled for March 19, 2008. The
attorneys will speak with the Labor Commissioner's representative on 7/16/08 at
9 a.m. to discuss things further and to possibly set a new hearing date.
Check back here for updated information.
2-29-08 -
There is a "Union Busting"
firm planning a seminar in Las Vegas on April 8th. The firms name is
Jackson/Lewis. The seminar will be held at, of all places, The Wynn. Maybe we
should all sign up for the seminar?
2-29-08 -
There is another group of Dealers
about to publish their website for the Dealers of their casino. It should be
ready VERY SOON! Can you guess who it will be? Check back here for details.
2-29-08 -
Union
Rally/Labor Commissioner Hearing - Wynn’s
attorneys have filed for a continuance (delay) of the Labor Commissioner hearing
originally scheduled for March 19, 2008. The TWU had planned for a
peaceful rally outside the Labor Commissioners Office Building however, if the
attorney’s are granted their delay, we will have to postpone our demonstration
also. We will keep you posted so check back here to get updated
information.
2-26-08 -
The Nevada Supreme Court appeal of
the Wynn Dealer's case will be argued on 4/7/08
11 a.m. It is hoped a favorable decision
for the dealers will be issued shortly after that date.
2-26-08 -
In response to the "raise" given to the
Dealers at the MGM/Mirage, we have created a new page linked to the Home Page
called "Minimum Wage". On this page you will find a graph outlining
the Federal Minimum Wage scales and the recent/future minimum scales for each
State. >>> CLICK HERE
<<< to view the new page.
2-24-08 -
MGM/Mirage "raises the bar" for Dealers'
"starting pay"...CASINOS:
MGM will raise pay for dealers
2-17-08 -
We have removed the "Other Casinos" from
our Feedback pages. In it's place we will be posting Feedback we get from
non-specific casinos as well as Feedback which is addressed to ALL casinos on
the "Casino Feedback Page" >>> HERE
<<<
2-15-08 -
A
CALL TO ACTION - NOW IS THE TIME!
2-13-08 -
The
Dealers of Caesars Palace have their first date set for the beginning of
their contract negotiations. The Dealers elected to the Negotiating Committee,
along with TWU Reps and attorneys, will first sit down with CP/Harrah's
corporate on March 4th 2008 to begin their contract negotiations.
2-13-08 -
To
read a message from the Director of PEST >>> CLICK
HERE <<<
2-12-08 -
We
have added a new page called "721 Newsletter". This page will have the
monthly newsletter of the Local. Please >>> CLICK
HERE <<< to view the new
page.
2-11-08 -
After
months of legwork, the Tip Pooling/Taking Policy at WYNN LV
will go to hearing at the Labor Commissioner's Office on March 19 at 9am.
A
complaint was filed about six months ago stating the 'illegality' of the new tip
pooling policy at the Wynn.
The
Labor Commissioner accepted the complaint and forwarded it to the Wynn's
attorneys. They were 'generally denying the allegations and requesting that
the complaints be dismissed'.
The
Labor Commissioner did not dismiss the complaints and said 'The issues presented
in the claim present a significant public policy question that needs to be
resolved'.
We, the
tip earners of
Nevada
, should be happy to have these issues officially being heard in the proper
venue.
As the
hearing gets closer, updates will be sent out.
No
matter where you work in
Nevada
as a tip earner, this hearing concerns you. If WYNN
LV
can take the tips from an employee without permission or an agreement and give
them to other employees/managers, then any employer in the State of
Nevada
can do the same.
In a show of SOLIDARITY, we think that EVERY DEALER
in the State who is available should ALL go to the Commissioner's Office at
8:30am and stand outside of the Offices, on the street and in the parking lot,
during the Hearing. The address is:
Office of the
Labor Commissioner
555 E. Washington Avenue Suite 4100
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
2-10-08 -
Here is a direct link to the NEW "Gaming Division" page on
the TWU International website >>> CLICK
HERE
<<<
2-10-08 -
We have added a new page linked to our Homepage called "NLRA
(Law)". Here you will find information about the Federal Law
which protects employees right to organize and links to the National
Labor Relations Act itself. >>> CLICK
HERE
<<< to view the new page.
2-9-08 -
We have added a "Contract Survey" form for the Dealers of
Caesars Palace to submit online. If you are not a CP Dealer, your
survey will not be recognized and will be deleted. To go to the
Survey Page >>>
CLICK HERE
<<<. Caesars Palace contract negotiations will commence the
first week of March.
2-8-08 -
We have added the "Change of Address" form to the website
>>> HERE
<<<. Please print it out and fill it in and mail to the
"721" ASAP if you have moved. Failure to do so will take
you off of the mailing list.
2-8-08 -
The TWU International has added the "Gaming Division"
section to their website. To visit the section >>> CLICK
HERE <<< This section is new and will be
growing, so please be patient as it develops.
2-2-08 -
The "major" changes to the website are now complete. We
apologize to those who had bookmarked other pages and now can not
find them. The pages are still here, but we had to do some
rearranging to make editing easier on us. With over 200 pages on
this website we were going a little loony. Anyway, find your
favorite page and reset your bookmarks. We promise no more major
changes for a little while anyway :)
1-30-08 -
TWU International President, James Little, announces a new Division
of TWU International...the "Gaming Division". Joe Carbon,
former TWU International Organizer named as Director. To read more
>>> CLICK
HERE
<<<
1-30-08 -
The Mandalay Bay Dealers website is NOW ONLINE and running! Please visit
them and shower them with your Feedbacks and support at >>> MANDALAY
BAY DEALERS
<<<
1-29-08 -
The Mirage Dealers website is NOW ONLINE and
running! Please visit
them and shower them with you Feedbacks and support at >>> MIRAGE
DEALERS
<<<
1-25-08 -
We have added a new page called "Other State Laws" which
deal with tip policies in those States.
1-18-08 -
NEW
WEBSITE COMING ONLINE FOR MANDALAY BAY DEALERS! You
read it right!
Check
out the NEW website for the Mandalay Bay Dealers at: TWUMandalayBayDealers.org
and
give them all of your support!
1-18-08 -
The ORIGINAL Caesars Palace Dealers web pages have returned! For
anyone new to this website and seeking information, these pages are
a treasure trove! Please keep in mind though, the pages brought back
are those used PRIOR to the election for Union Representation at
Caesars Palace, and may seem "outdated" to all of you.
However, there are MANY vital links on these pages concerning Laws
and articles. To view the Caesars Palace ORIGINAL pages >>>
CLICK HERE
<<<
1-17-08 -
Special TWU/Local 721
Union Meeting Announcement: Wednesday January 30th at 2pm at the Postal
Workers Union located at 2620 East Sunset (shopping center on NE Corner of
Sunset and Eastern, behind Nikki Lee's Sports Pub). EVERY
DEALER IN LAS VEGAS IS INVITED TO ATTEND! For more information
>>> CLICK HERE
<<<
1-16-08 -
NEW
WEBSITE COMING ONLINE FOR MIRAGE DEALERS! You
read it right! Check
out the NEW website for the Mirage Dealers at: TWUMirageDealers.org
and
give them all of your support!
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- 1-11-08 - All previous Feedbacks for the Dealers
of Caesars Palace have been moved to >>> HERE
<<<.
The list of casino Dealers submitting
feedback can be found >>> HERE
<<<.
It has been a long and
fulfilling journey on this page, but we now must grow the Union beyond
just Caesars Palace and The Wynn Dealers. We see nothing but a bright
future for all of us now and for every Dealer who jons us at the Las
Vegas Dealers Union, Local 721.
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- 1-11-08 -
WYNN
DEALERS/LABOR COMMISSIONER UPDATE
>>>
HERE
<<<
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- 1-11-08 -
Flamingo dealers say union efforts
draw fire. Workers say
managers using meetings to belittle attempts to organize Read
RJ Story >>> HERE
<<<
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1-11-08 -
We have added a copy of the "PEST COMMITTEE" Initiative
Petition for everyone to copy/print >>> HERE
<<<
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- 1-10-08 -
We have added new pages for "Rio
Dealers", "Flamingo
Dealers", "Harrah's
Las Vegas Dealers", "Harrah's
Laughlin Dealers", "Mandalay
Bay Dealers", "The
Wynn Dealers", "Caesars
Palace Dealers", "Mirage
Dealers".
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Feedbacks from these properties will be posted on their respective
pages. This is temporary, and any changes to these pages will be
announced here and on the appropriate pages.
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Please, make sure you highlight which casino you work at on the
Feedback form to ensure you message is posted on the correct
page.
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If you would like a Feedback page for the Dealers of your casino,
please contact us to let us know and we will get it up ASAP.
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- 1-9-08 -
Many changes are going to be made to the website. All casino Dealers
websites are eventually going to be linked to this website and
vice-versa. We appreciate your patience as we grow and make changes.
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- 1-3-08 -
The NLRB has officially CERTIFIED the Election results at Caesars
Palace!
1-1-08 -
NLRB DECISION on "Wynn Las Vegas' 4-Count Federal Law Violation
of the National Labor Relations Act" >>> CLICK
HERE <<<
12-30-07 - We have added a
new page to the website linked to the Home Page called "Documentation". Please
read this very important message.
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- 12-30-07 - We have added a
new page to the website linked to the Home Page called "Weingarten
Rights". Please familiarize yourself with these
rights ASAP.
12-22-07 - 92% of the Dealers of Caesars Palace went to the polls and
voted overwhelmingly for Union representation! The Final tally was
380-YES to 128-no and 2 ballots were contested and 1 was voided.
Because the contested and voided ballots would not have made a
difference in the outcome of the election, they were nullified.
12-9-07 - We have added a
new "ENDORSEMENTS" page to the website linked to the
"Readers Write" page. This page has copies of letters of
endorsements of the TWU and Caesars Palace Dealers Union drive from
different Unions, Organizations and Politicians. >>> CLICK
HERE <<< to view the page.
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- 12-5-07 - We
have added a new page, linked to the Home Page entitled "Our Own HR".
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- 11-21-07 - Another
group of Dealers have created their website to begin their Union
Drive! Check them out and give them you support: www.LakeTahoeDealers.com
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- 11-20-07 - More
stories in the Newspapers! The LV Sun published these stories on
Monday the 19th... "Dealers
Sour on Caesars" and "The
Dice Dealer" and "The
Card Dealer". Great job guys!
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- 11-17-07 - We
added another new page called "Union Made", written by a
Economics Professor, to the website. We urge everyone to please read
this page >>> CLICK
HERE <<< The state of our
Great Nation is at risk!
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- 11-16-07 - Read
our Media Advisory on the TWU website >>> CLICK
HERE <<< and on their
Home Page >>> HERE
<<<
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- 11-15-07 - Foxwoods
Scheduled to VOTE on Saturday, November 24, 2007 for Union
representation!
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- 11-11-07 - Not
only has the effort of Caesars Palace Dealers to organize been on every local TV station this
last week and in the papers, but it was also on the Nevada Public
Radio. We are mentioned about 1/2 way through the segment. To hear the
interview and comments >>> CLICK
HERE <<<
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- 11-9-07 -
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- 11-9-07 - Caesars Palace Dealers effort to organize has hit the news again! Check out the Review-Journal
and Channel
5. You can read our response to the comments of Jones in
the RJ in the Readers Write
Section in response to Post #216.
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- 11-5-07 - CONGRATULATIONS!
The TWU, on behalf of the Dealers of Caesars Palace, HAS PETITIONED
THE NLRB FOR A VOTE seeking Union Representation! Go ahead, let out a
cheer!
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- 10-12-07 - Read
Assemblyman Bob Beers' letter to the Legislature last session
>>> HERE
<<<
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- 10-10-07 - Response
from Nevada State Assemblyman Bob Beers regarding Campaign
Fundraiser! >>> CLICK
HERE <<< for details!
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- 9-30-2007 - Foxwoods
petitions NLRB for a Union Vote! >>> CLICK
HERE <<< for details.
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- 9-25-2007 - We
have added a new page called "Wynn Tips" on the homepage.
This is the most important message on this website! >>>
READ IT NOW <<<
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- 9-25-2007 - Read
35 possible NLRB Violations (what your employer cannot do)
>>> HERE
<<<
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- 9-11-07 - We
have added the Business Cards of the TWU International Organizers who
are working with the Caesars Palace and The Wynn Dealers. Click on
their names here to see their cards: Joe
Carbon or Steve
Roberts
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- 9-8-07 - Check
out the Video from the Atlantic City Dealers Union! >>>
CLICK HERE
<<<
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- 9-8-07 - 200,000
Nevada Union Workers Support us! Read a letter to the Wynn
Dealers from the Nevada AFL-CIO
>>> CLICK
HERE <<<
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- 9-8-07 - Read what Senator
Reid, Representative Shelly Berkley and Assemblyman Beers have to say
about TWU >>> CLICK
HERE <<<
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- 9-5-07 - Read
Nevada State Assemblyman Bob Beers
Feedback to this website!
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9-4-07 - We
have added Q&A's to the "ASK
TWU" section of the website directly from the TWU
website.
8-26-07 - Atlantic City Tropicana VOTED
IN UNION 626-157! CONGRATULATIONS!
8-21-07 - The website
for the Dealers of Caesars Palace CAME ONLINE!
United We
Stand...Divided We Fall!
