Kraft, James P.

Vegas at Odds : Labor Conflict in a Leisure Economy, 1960–1985 / James P. Kraft. - 1 online resource (304 pages): ill. ; - Studies in industry and society . - Studies in industry and society. Book collections on Project MUSE. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The rise of corporate resorts -- Working in Las Vegas -- The first work stoppages -- The struggle for the casinos -- Workplace incidents -- Fighting for equal rights -- The spirit of '76 -- Management digs in, 1982-1984 -- The strike of 1984-1985.

Open Access

9781421427973




Labor--History--Nevada--Las Vegas--20th century.
Labor movement--History--Nevada--Las Vegas--20th century.


Las Vegas (Nev.)--Economic conditions--20th century.


Electronic books.

HD8085.L373 / K73 2010

331.7/6179509793135