Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Co-Author of “Casino Women” to visit Widener University


Chester, Pa. -- Jill B. Jones, co-author of Casino Women: Courage in Unexpected Places, will share insights from her pioneering look at the female face of corporate gaming at Widener University.

Sponsored by the Center for Social Work Education and the Phi Alpha Honors Society at Widener University, Jones will give a presentation on Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. in Lathem Hall (at the corner of 13th and Potter Streets), which will be free and open to the public and the Widener community.

Jones will tell the story of women casino workers’ transformation and their success in creating a union able to face off against global gaming giants. Attendees are encouraged to join in a discussion with Jones about the relevance of her book to the communities in which they live and work.

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