Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (CEASE), a steadfast group dedicated to combatting exposure to secondhand smoke within Atlantic City’s bustling casinos, is making waves with a fresh ad campaign. Dubbed “Kids of CEASE,” this initiative zooms in on the children of casino employees, highlighting their harrowing concerns about the detrimental health effects of long-term exposure to secondhand smoke. Propelling their narrative via YouTube, the campaign follows a controversial court ruling that upheld the exception permitting indoor smoking on casino floors despite ongoing efforts to eradicate this loophole.
One poignant video in the campaign showcases Ayana, the granddaughter of CEASE co-founder Lamont White. Ayana candidly shares her apprehensions about her grandfather’s well-being. White, who works at the Borgata casino where smoking is permitted, is often unable to hug Ayana after his shifts due to the lingering smell of smoke on his clothing. This emotional testimony underscores the broader, often overlooked impact of secondhand smoke on families. Another compelling video features Nathan, a child anxious about his pregnant mother’s health as she continues to work in a smoke-filled casino environment. These videos aim to vividly illustrate the tangible, immediate risks that casino employees and their families confront daily.
As the ad campaign launched
One poignant video in the campaign showcases Ayana, the granddaughter of CEASE co-founder Lamont White. Ayana candidly shares her apprehensions about her grandfather’s well-being. White, who works at the Borgata casino where smoking is permitted, is often unable to hug Ayana after his shifts due to the lingering smell of smoke on his clothing. This emotional testimony underscores the broader, often overlooked impact of secondhand smoke on families. Another compelling video features Nathan, a child anxious about his pregnant mother’s health as she continues to work in a smoke-filled casino environment. These videos aim to vividly illustrate the tangible, immediate risks that casino employees and their families confront daily.
As the ad campaign launched, it coincided with a noteworthy legal setback from the New Jersey Superior Court, which dismissed a lawsuit challenging the legality of the casino smoking exception. The suit, fervently backed by the United Auto Workers (UAW) union and CEASE, argued that the state’s smoking law endangered workers’ rights to a safe and smoke-free workplace. However, the judge ruled that the state law, which allows smoking on up to 25 percent of casino floors, did not violate any constitutional rights. Despite this judicial defeat, CEASE remains resolute, continuing
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