Casino women : courage in unexpected places / Susan Chandler and Jill B. Jones.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Chandler, Susan Kerr.

Contributor:

Jones, Jill B.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Casinos--Nevada--Employees.

Casinos.

Gambling industry--Nevada--Employees.

Gambling industry.

Women service industries workers--Nevada.

Women service industries workers.

Employee rights--Nevada.

Employee rights.

Employees.

Nevada.

Physical Description:

xiii, 224 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Ithaca, N.Y. : ILR Press, 2011.

Summary:

Chandler and Jones (social work, U. of Nevada, Reno) interview different female casino employees in Las Vegas and Reno, asking them about their lives and work experiences and ways that they have dealt with changes, challenges, and adversity in their work situations. The women whose stories are featured include dealers, pit bosses, stage crew members, housekeepers, cocktail waitresses, and women in management. Some are immigrants, some native born, some near retirement age, some just starting out. Issues explored include racism, sexism, finances, workplace health issues, corporatization, and unionization. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Contents:

"You have to do it for the people coming"

"They're treating us like donkeys, really" : housekeeping and other back of the house work

"Kiss my foot" : cocktail waitressing

"I'll always love the union"

"Here's my heart"

Darlene Jespersen v. Harrah's Entertainment, Inc.

Liberation theology, pit boss style

Dealing : the view from dead center

Stuck

Big tobacco rides the strip

Crossing over to the other side

Conclusion : "a marvelous victory".

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780801450143

0801450144

OCLC:

706804054