ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The union representing Atlantic City, N.J. casino service employees is encouraging workers at Resorts Casino Hotel who took pay cuts last winter to apply for food stamps.
Local 54 of Unite-HERE handed out leaflets Wednesday morning on the Boardwalk in front of Resorts, offering to help workers file for government food assistance.
"I never, ever thought it could come to this," said Jean Stewart, who has worked as a housekeeper, cleaning rooms at Resorts for 20 years. The Atlantic City woman said she supports a daughter and three grandchildren on $270.50 a week. On Thursday, she will apply for government aid for the first time.
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