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Vol. 31. No. 3. HAMILTON, BERMUDA— FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2005 Price: 250
Left for Cuba last weekend EIGHT YOUNG Ber mudians left Bermuda Sept. 24 to take advantage of scholarships on the Caribbean island of Cuba, KEISHEN BEAN KEVIN DARRELL thanks to the efforts of Dr. IMAN GIBBONS JASON nus Pauulu Kamarakafego (Roosevelt Brown). Kamarakafego, who is the president of the Ber muda Friends of Cuba, told us he discussed schol arships in Cuba with Lazaro O. Fleitas R when he was in Bermuda a couple of years ago. Lazaro is the Latin Ameri can and Caribbean Divi sional President of the MALACHAI ZAHRA Cuban Institute of Friend- MISHAEL SHUAIB MUHAMMAD MUHAMMAD Continued on page 2 PAYNTER WORRELL
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HOTELS SIGNING Members ofthe BIU Hotel negotiating team are shown signing the 3-year collective agreement between the Union and the Hotel Employers of Bermuda (HEB) at BIU Headquarters this week. Signing on behalf of the BIU were President Derrick Bui^ess, Sister Molly Burgess, Brothers Herbie Bascome, Raymond Russell, Jr., Carvel VanPutten, Kim Tucker, Ricky Durrant, Sisters Yvonne Nesbitt and Mia Williams. (See HEB team on page 12). ship with the Peoples. Contmued from page 1 "We told them what scholarships we're interested in based around need", said Dr. Kamarakafego. "Fol lowing the scholarships being made available, we checked out young people who were already m higher schools of learning and we were able to come up with these eight. The seven males and one female student were studying everything from Pedagogy (Profile in Special Education) to Chemical and Civil Engineering, and they all have to undergo a nine-month course in Spanish "before they go on to their chosen fields. It will take BOOKS FOR EDUCATION. A copy of the recently published book, five or more years to do medicine, for example", said "Labour on the March", was presented to Mrs. Scott of the Department Kamarakafego. of Education last week at BIU Headquarters. Making the presentation is The one female Zahra Muhammad (Pedagogy) Brother Alvin Williams (co-author). Also in the photograph are Brother will be a teacher's teacher. A most capable academic person, her mother said Zahra always helped the other Earl Hart ofthe Joint Labour Day Oi^anizing Committee (left) and Sis students with their studies and always felt that she would ter Leleath Bailey (co-author). become a teacher "She was a student of excellence in primary, secondary and at the Bermuda College", her mother said. 'Labour On The March' Kevin Darrell was always dabbling m mechan ics and using his hands to make things. While Kevin was waiting for acceptance to go to college, he was presented to enrolled in the welding program at Bermuda College. He will be studyiag Civil Engineering which will give him the skills to build roads, bridges, tunnels, etc. Education Ministry Keishen Bean is a talented sports person who ANOTHER CHAP the books was made to that h was an honour for represented Bermuda's soccer team against Cuba last TER was added to the Mrs. Leona Scott, Edu them to make such a pre year. Keishen said: "They beat Bermuda during that game and I am anxious to get back to Cuba and leam labour movement history cation Officer for Social sentation to the schools on from them. Keishen will be studying Intemational in Bermuda last week Studies from the Minis behalf of the JLDOC in Sports at the university level. when the Joint Labour try of Education by co order to fiirther the edu Mishael Paynter, a very slender but agile sports Day Organizing Com authors Sister Leleath G cation ofthe younger gen person whose major interest is soccer, track and field, mittee donated 100 his Bailey and Brother Alvin eration on the history of and cricket. He will be studying Intemational Sports at tory books on its recent Williams. Mrs. Scott the Labour Day Holiday the university level. Keishen and Mischael will not only publication "Labour on thanked the JLDOC, and and the labour movement become better athletes but coaches of their sports. the March" to the Min said the books would be in general. Jason Iris is a young Bermudian scientist on the istry of Education during a valuable resource for Other members on rise. He is truly concerned about Bermuda's biodiversity a press conference held schools on local history hand for the history book environment. His studies will equip him to assist Ber at the Bermuda Indus especially in the Middle presentation from the muda in preserving our environment. Jason will be trial Union. and Senior Schools. Joint Labour Day Orga smdymg Biology. The presentation of The co-authors said nizing Committee were Malachi Muhammad is a computer whiz and is Mrs. Lorna Dixon- always repairing other people's computers. His grades versity he was an outstanding student and graduated Marable from the Bank of at Bermuda College in the Computer Program are ex Summa Cum Laude. Unable to attend the medical Bermuda and Brother Earl tremely high. He looks forward to smdying Computer school at Howard because of financial restrictions, he (Gabby) Hart from the Engmeering in Cuba in order to return to Bermuda and is most appreciative ofthe scholarship made available Bermuda Union of Teach assist the computer technology industry. to him from Cuba. Cuba has one of the most efficient ers (BUT) and a member Shuaib "Shuki" Worrell was an outstanding stu medical programs in the world. As a matter of fact, ofthe JLDOC. dent while he was at Howard University. He also following the recent Hurricane Katrina's devastating showed his ability while attending primary and high blow to Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, Cuba school. A conscientious person who is greatly con- offered to send hundreds of doctors to America to as cemed about the African descendent population of sist. Bermuda and the world. Shuaib likes a challenge and We asked Dr. Pauulu if the youngsters have any looks forward to his studies tn Chemical Engineering type of obligation upon their retum to Bermuda and he at the university in Cuba. said they all felt that becuase Bermuda afforded them Iman Gibbons. From a young boy, Iman always this opportunity, they wanted to come back and "give wanted to become a medical doctor. At Howard Uni- sometiiing back to the community." THE WORKERS VOICE. Friday, Sept 30,2005 College students can obtain BSc. in building science A NEW articulation agreement with State University of New York College of Technology at Alfred School of Applied Technology, allowing Bermuda College students to obtain their baccalaureate degree in Build ing Construction Science, was announced in a news release by the Ber muda College last week. "The agreement, signed last month, allows for graduates ofthe College's Associate Degree in ^ ,, T^ • n Alford, and one ofthe Applied Scienc^ e to College, Kevin Bean said: "We are extremely Division's lecturers will transfer credits to proud of this partnership. be visiting ASU in the Alfred State in full rec It is the first time that near future to view the ognition of their tech Bermuda College can of module where senior nical skill and compe fer a full continuum to tence in trade areas students ofthe program those students who want such as masonry, actually design and to focus on the building plumbing and HVAC, constmct housing units, construction area. They LABOUR DAY ROMANCE. They met last in addition to core aca which they then sell as now have both the oppor Labour Day (2004), became engaged and plan demic subjects", the part of a long-term part tunity and the option to to marry this year. Brother Philip (Milo) release said. nership with the com move further along in the DeShields and Sister Julianne Mallory will tie munity, the release said. Chair ofthe Division industry. the knot sometime in November. Congratula "That has particular of Applied Science & Mr. Bean added that tions, Philip and Julianne! appeal to us, as you can Technology at Bermuda "we can now offer them well imagine", said Dr. a choice - to enter the Alfred. "Given the workforce directly with housing situation in the Associate Degree in Friends. Family. Co ence a range of emotions bigger priority for you. It's Bermuda, the Bermuda Applied Science or to workers. Pets. Social including anger, sadness, important to stand back College is looking for Clubs. Professional orga guih, fear, fiixstration, re and assess your situation furtiier their education at Alfred State, gain the ward to assisting in any nizations. The list of de sentment, hurt and loneli before determining way we can to provide mands on our time can ness. whether you need or want Bachelor of Science, and both the community seem endless. Many of us What is a Good Bal to change the balance in come out with even more today are struggling to ance for Me? Achieving your life. You can start out options!" and our students with balance full-time jobs balance means dedicating by asking yourself these The BSc. in Building more options." with fiill-time responsi the most time and energy questions: Construction Science Dr. Alford also indi bilities at home. Meeting possible to the aspects of Is my life right now will enable them to start cated that a student and the demands of an increas your life that are impor- the way I want it to be? their own construction faculty exchange pro ingly complex world If not, what is wrong with business, or enter into the gram is being consid means developing strate it? Is my current situation Submittedbythe adminisfrative side ofthe ered with this new ar gies for maintaining bal temporary? What can I Employee Assistance ticulation agreement. ance in our lives. This change to make my life construction industry. article takes a look at bal Program more fulfilling and enjoy One aspect of the de Both institutions use the National Construc ancing home and work re tant to you. There is no able? Are the rewards of gree program that is of sponsibilities - how to tell set formula for living a making these changes fered at Alfred State Uni tion Center for Educa if you're striking a good balanced life. For ex worth the sacrifices? versity has really caught tion and Research balance, consequences of ample, some people find Depending on how you the artention of the Ber (NCCER) cun-iculum. an out-of-balance life a 60 hour work week ful answer, you may decide muda College team. Ac Persons seeking style, and practical tips for filling, while others want that the benefits of your cording to the news re more information can getting the most out of to spend less time at work current circumstances out time spent at work and at lease, Mr. Bean, Vice contact Kevin Bean at and more time with fam weigh the costs, or you President and Chief Aca 236-9000, ext. 4037 or home. ily or friends. may determine that you demic Officer, Dr. Larita kbean@col lege .bm. Is Your Life Out-of- Your priorities may need to make some Balance? How can you vary quite a bit based on changes to achieve the bal tell if your life is out-of- what phase of life you're ance you seek. The most Harry Hardhat says. balance? You may find in. If you recently finished important thing to do is re yourself having a hard college, you may be con alize when your priorities "Occupational Safety & Health stan time concentrating or feel tent working long hours. have shifted too far in one dardsMUSTNOTBE direction or another, and ing less creative than you If you're 35 and having compromised by Employers could be. You may feel young children, spending then to do something about overwhelmed and experi time at home likely is a it. nor Employees!"
THE WORKERS VOICE. Friday, Sept 30,2005 Britain is another man's country and I don't want to be British! I HAVE my BIC Re I went over to Africa, dependent country. The to be workers in the you read me, I will lead port, the much talked out of the three coun officer looked at me, medical field. It cannot you the same way! about document of the tries I visited, the last smiled and let me enter be done, you say. Little In that regard, I am Bermuda Independence one was Ghana. his country. I had Grenada in the Carib of this opinion: because Commission. This may When I got off the passed the test. bean does just that. even though the Pro yet turn out to be an his plane and was called All this talk about Hundreds ofAmerican s gressive Labour Party torical document. For over to the Immigration Govermnent talks like it that reason alone, Ber Officer's desk, he took supports independence, mudians should get one look at my British they are yet to come and hold of one. Overseas Territory state that this is their 1 will read some Passport and said "Brit goal. The PLP expects parts of it, but for me ish?" I said no, I am not to follow behind the they are preaching to British, I am Bermu people. But the people the converted. I don't dian. He again stated needs leadership. need to be convinced "British", because he This is my country that this country should was looking at the top what independence will and Canadians have be and I am going to claim be independent. For of my passport where get you ... I have this come doctors and the it by supporting its in how can you be bom in there is the word "Brit answer: you will get like in the teaching hos dependence from Brit this country and your ish". I repeated that I nothing except your pital in Grenada. Ber ain — which I have al parents before you, am not British, I am flag and the responsi muda can do the same. ready stated is another their parents and so on Bermudian. Stalemate. bility to maintain your We can save millions of man's country. down the Ime, yet this I could have made it country and the right to dollars if we set up a country does not recog easy for myself and call yourself a Bermu Bermudian University nize you officially as a went along with the dian! for Bermudian stu citizen. show and agreed that I I have seen letters to dents. We also can give That alone should was British, but I re the editor with the a chance for those Ber stand as a great insult fused to. I had to come writer asking for 10 rea- mudian students who — one for which you all the way to my Afri sons why Bermuda want to have a univer should be willing to go can Motherland to face should go independent. sity education but can to war! a test as to how badly I I will give you more not afford it. I mean what I say m wanted to be known as than 10.1 will give you I know by now that that regard. To me, Brit a Bermudian. 40. The 40 acres the some readers have their ain is another man's Finally, I said to the current Govemor and mouths wide open in country; I am not Brit Ghanian Immigration his wife live on up at shock and they think we ish; I don't feel British; Officer: "the reason you Government House. We as a country cannot do I do not want to be Brit see 'British' on my Bermudians pay to it. But that is what the ish. passport is because maintain it! In a fiiture naysayers want you to 1 tell this story all the Bermuda is still a Brit independent Bermuda, think. I already think time and I am going to ish colony, but like you a Bermudian Govemor like I'm living in an in tell it again here. When are, I want to be an in- General will not need dependent country; if that much land to live on. You know what I QUOTE OF THE WEEK '[A timid person is fright Published and printed by would do with that land BERMUDA INDUSTRIAL UNION if I were the Prime Min ened before a danger, a ister of an independent 49 UaioQ Square, Hamilton HM12, Bermuda coward dur Bermuda? It would be Telephone: (441)292-0044. Fax: (441)295-7992 ing the time, e-mail: [email protected] the site of a Bermudian Lionel Pearman Editor University; also there is and a coura room for a teaching General Council Representatives: geous person af Shiriene Simons, Herbie Bascome, Colleen Clacken hospital and dorms for intemational students terwards. " FRIDAY, SEPT. 30,2005 who will pay us to leam — Jean Paul Richter
THE WORKERS VOICE. Fridav, Sept 30,2005 Q. I have experienced much discontentment among my employees over the past year. There are a lot of complaints and morale problems. I decided to conduct a survey and ovemight the mood changed. I guess I did the right thing, correct? A. Employee surveys are powerful tools that can gather information and root out underlying is sues affecting employee productivity. The improve ment in morale results from the anticipation by employees that management will respond to their concerns. Surveys allow employees to provide in formation, often anonymously, and this process al lows them to vent frustrations. Employees feel tem porary relief, and their collective attitude improves. Their response to the survey makes it worthwhile, but there is another side ofthe coin. Now that you If you answer yes to this question, state from your Bible have completed the survey, be sure to do something where the Apostles and early Christians tithed, not the meaningful with the results. Not doing so will risk children of IsraeL deeper morale and attitude problems. Work with management and human resources when consider "Upon the first day ofthe week, let every one of you lay by ing a survey so they are included in its formulation. him in store, I Corinthians 16:2. "Every man according as This is important because the needed changes that he purposeth in his heart, so let him give not grudgingly . the survey identifies may require approval or coop ... or of necessity for God loveth a cheerful giver." II eration from them. Corinthians 9:7. The Lord's Church "Free will giving". Q. I am hearing throughout the work unit that employees are taking "mental health days". They call Christ does not command his Church to "tithe" (ten percent in sick because of stress. Is one person copying the of one's income). No required amount or percentage is other? Can the EAP help? And, should I crack down? specified in the New Testament!!! All churches that tithe A. "Mental-health days" typically refer to the refer to the Old Law (testament). Christ is not the media questionable use of sick leave by employees to "take a break" from what they perceive as overwork or tor ofthe OLD Testament but the New Testament. Read difficult workplace experiences. Although most or Hebrews 9:15-17. Tithes were a part of the OldLawwiuch ganizations frown upon mental-health days, and is done away with. Colossians 2:14, Hebrews 8:6-13. The intervene when there is inappropriate use of sick leave, the leave issues may be a symptom of larger members ofthe Church of Christ "give" not sell!. Christ problems within your work unit. Consult with the never commanded His Church to solicit money, food and EAP on your observations. Together, you may iden clothes from the world!!! However in man-made tify what is contributing to leave patterns and the shortchanging of productivity. Some employees may churches have bake sales, rurrmiage sales, bingo games, be "mimicking" the behavior of co-workers with raffles, lotteries, carnivals and suck like. out due cause, but others may be sufTeriog with the Please search the scriptures to see whether these things are distress of a work environment they feel does not support them. Deal with the leave issues individu so. Acts 17:11 ally in consultation with your HR adviser and you may avoid bigger problems lurking below the sur Your questions/comments are welcome face of sick leave abuse.
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THE WORKERS VOICE. Friday, Sept 30, 2005 Postal workers congregate in front ofthe General Post Office in Hamilton to protest dog attacks. Brother Larry Hunt is the most recent victim of a dog bite that landed him in the hospital.
PustHsaster General George Outerbridge answers questions from the media in front of the General Post Office in Hamilton. Also show in the photograph arc Brothers Graham Nesbitt, Organizer (far left) and Larry Holder, Divisional President (far right). i THE WORKERS VOICE. Friday, Sept 30,2005 Union and Postal boss issue statements ... BROTHER LARRY give medical assis animals", said the Hunt, a Postman for tance, they were pre Postal President. Trying several years, was the vented from doing so to avoid these animals GEORGE victim of a savage dog because of the dog's also poses a very seri OUTERBRIDGE attack recently and aggressive behavior. ous threat regardless of Postal employees, "Brother Hunt was their size. We need leg Brother Holder went along with top manage eventually hospitalized, islation with teeth to on to warn animal own ment, held a protest underwent surgery and address not only attacks ers about the need for march last week to was required to spend and injuries after the preventive measures. bring attention to this two days in hospital. He fact, but preventive "We are asking that all ongoing problem that LARRY HOLDER has since been released measures. householders be proac the workers are "sick colleague Brother Larry and is now at home re "When other work tive by moving mail and tired of putting up Hunt, who was recently covering. ers put their lives in boxes to the entrance of with." viciously and savagely Holder went on to danger while perform their property. Invisible Following the march attacked by a dog while say that the Postal ing their duties, they are fencing is not enough!" from BIU Headquarters performing his postal workers of this country given citations for brav said Holder. to the General Post Of duties on September 13. have been very tolerant ery — NOT Postal Brother Holder said fice in Hamilton, with "During this attack," of all negligent (dog) Workers!" said Brother in closing that owners Postmaster General said Brother Holder, owners for far too long. Holder. He went on to must check dog chains, George Outerbridge "two other members of "Today we collectively say that when dogs at collars and leashes and Brother Larry the public were also bit say: NO MORE!" tack or maim other ani regularly to ensure that Holder, Postal Division ten as they tried in vain When one of us is mals, those owners are your dog is not capable President, leading the to help Brother Himt - attacked, we all have compensated finan of breaking loose and way, the two men is one being an elderly been attacked. cially, again NOT the causing serious harm! sued separate state gentleman." "Every day a Postal Postal Worker. "How For the safety of your ments. To make matters worker in Bermuda is ever, the injuries we Postmen and women Brother Holder said worse, said Brother attacked, chased or obtain from these at and the community, act the workers were gath Holder, when the emer knocked off his/her tacks will be carried responsible! ered to support their gency service artived to bike by dogs and other into our pension years." Contmued on page 12
Postal workers march along Court Street on the way to the General Post Office where they congregated to protest recent dog attacks on letter carriers. THE WORKERS VOICE. Friday, Sept. 30,2005 7 IN MY OPINION Wasi making a similar manager" of the com the tourist industry fering of shares or would the West End Develop deal in 1997 in regards to pany. There were more which it was tied to, and he pick those people ment Corporation Paget Dry Cleaners. The talks between the BIU other firms had been whom he believes are (Wedco) under the chair short story behind that and Paget Dry Cleaners forced to shut, including worthy of holding shares manship of Col. David deal was that the owner and a type of settlement Quality Cleaners and in a company that has Burch, made a wise de of Paget Dry Cleaners, between the two parties Coral Cleaners", how been in the hands of the cision when they de Steve Thompson, did not was reached. However, ever all three same people for forty cided not to consider want to recognize the it is my understanding drycleaning firms re years? Raymond Davis' (aka Bermuda Industrial that there are still mon main open today, and all The similarities in the Khalid Al Wasi) pro Union as the sole bar ies owing to the workers seem to be doing a roar Paget Drycleaning and posal to take over the gaining agent for the by Davis/Wasi. ing business. Bermuda Cement Com operation ofthe island's workers at his Davis/Wasi stayed in As I see it, Davis/ pany cases are too obvi one and only cement drycleaning plant. the drycleaning business Wasi was used as a front ous to be ignored. Th plant. To make the long Thompson fought tooth for a while and even man for Thompson. ompson of Paget Dry story that was reported in and nail to keep the BIU took to making deliver Maybe Thompson Cleaning, a white Bermu The Royal Gazette on out. After protracted talks ies between the times thought that Davis/Wasi, dian, fought tooth and Thursday, September 29, without a resolution, that he would call the being a black man, nail to keep the BIU from short, Davis is reported Thompson decided he radio talk shows, which would be able to con- representing the workers to have struck a deal would sell the business and when this failed, we with Jim Butterfield to and Raymond Davis aka the public saw Davis/ buy Bermuda Cement Khalid Al Wasi, and his Wasi come to the rescue. Company and then he wife at the time, became Jim Butterfield, another made an offer to Wedco, the new owners. From white Bermudian, fought whom he says ignored then on all public state tooth and nail to keep the his offer. ments about the business government, through were made by Davis/ Wedco, from interfering Those of us who have is obviously his with his business and long-term memories Wasi, who became favourite pasttime. Often vince the workers, who when this failed, Davis/ should remember Davis/ known as the "marketing the Paget Dry Cleaning were all black, that they Wasi come to the rescue truck would be seen did not need the Union again! parked somewhere and hence the hand-over while Davis/Wasi was of the business. What The questions to be talking to either Shirley ever the reasons, I do not asked are many. Can a Dill or Everset DeCosta. believe that we the pub man who is not sure Rumour has it that he lic will ever hear the real whether he is named sometimes forgot whose truth. Raymond Davis or clothes he was deliver With regard to his lat Khalid Al Wasi be THE BERMUDA Public Services Union ing after he finished edu est business proposal in trusted? I don't know of (BPSU) will host a "Pay Equity" forum next Tues cating Bermudians via volving Jim Butterfield/ anyone who has assumed day at their Cedar Avenue/Angle Street Headquar talk radio. Although the Bermuda Cement Com- a Muslim name revert ters, according to a release from the union this sale of the drycleaning pany/Wedco, Wasi/Davis back to their Christian name for the sake of a week. business to Davis/Wasi says it will be a win-win by Thompson was very situation for all con business deal. It is my Heading a panel of eight persons will be understanding that as Michael Jones (Bank of Butterfield), David Wil public, when the busi cerned. In my opinion ness reverted back to his win-win situation suming a Muslim name is son (Human Rights Commission), Valerie very sacred. Robinson-James (Statistics Department) and Thompson the public would mean that Jim Why did Davis/Wasi Brother Collin Simmons (BIU Education Depart was kept in the dark. Butterfield would still be wait until the 11th hour ment). One thing we know for controlling the supply of to come up with a deal to certain, Davis/Wasi is no cement in Bermuda and Also on the panel will be Carlita O'Brien save the cement plant? longer in the drycleaning he, Davis/Wasi, would Why will he not wait un (Govt. Human Resources), Jamela Daniels (Ber business. be fronting for him. muda Intemational Business Association), Thelma til Wedco begins the pro When the business Davis told the daily that cess of offloading the Hart (BPSU), Glen Fubler ( Labour and hidustrial supposedly closed in he would "open up the Relations Office). business by asking for 2003, Davis/Wasi told share hold (sic) for the "requests for proposals"? Sister Leleath Bailey ofthe Women's Com the media that "the in participation of others". Is Davis/Wasi a mittee ofthe BPSU will moderate the forum which dustry had been in de Does this mean that he ^clean-up man** or a will begin at 5.30 p.m. cline for years alongside would have a public of "front man"? 8 THE WORKERS VOICE. Friday, Sept 30, 2005 Katrina spurs elites to show their true colours Editor's note: The fol Not at the former first The Wall Street Journal class-blind society. they don't have to dance lowing article was e- lady for suggesting that reported was overheard Look around you, they around the color line. mailed to us from New Hurricane Katrina evacu telling lobbyists: "We fi say. Look at Condi and I guess I'm not mad York. It concerns conser ees living shoulder to nally cleaned up public Alberto. Colin and about the comments from vative white people who shoulder in the Houston housing in New Orleans. Clarence. All credits to the elite or the unknowing. don't give a damn what Astrodome were now bet We couldn't do it, but God their race. What inequi Wealthy people get to they say about black and ter off than they were liv ties? What ghettos? What choose whether they want poor people. Thank you, ing in poverty in New Or Despite the public barrios? to understand or deal with Doris. leans. comments, the private For some time now, the poverty. Many have cho By DAWN TURNER Not at Fox News' con ones made in segregated underclass has been kept sen to and have been un TRICE servative talk-show host, company (by conserva off camera, rendered in failing advocates for the I'M NOT mad at Bar who maintains that the les tives and liberals) likely visible, its voices muted. poor. bara Bush. Or Fox News' son poor children should have been even more But now that the hurri What's far more disap Bill O'Reilly Or even at leam from Katrina is that crass and unbelievable. cane has reminded us that, pointing are those who U.S. Rep. Richard Baker all they have to do is edu The hurricane indeed there are Americans too come from humble begin (R-La.). cate themselves and work has shed a light. The spin impoverished to leave nings and who now have Maya Angelou says hard and they will be able masters in the Bush ad their community even the king's ear, but have that when people show to avoid being left behind ministration have done a when a great storm is hur remained silent. you who they are, believe on die "metaphorical roof glowing job over the last tling toward them, it's not It's as though they've them the first time. top." several years of pretend surprising that many are been struck with a form of So, no, I ain't mad at Not at the Republican ing that America has shocked by it. selective amnesia. They them. from Baton Rouge, who achieved a colorblind. Including the compas can recall their humble sionate conservatives, beginnings during, elec who, in scrambling to say tion time or a confirma something pithy and nice, tion hearing, but how soon are speaking off the cuff they forget. and unwittingly revealing They're the ones who themselves: should be explaining to Dancing "Almost everyone I the Bill O'Reillys of the BALLET BOLERO CHA CHA CHARLESTON CLOG CONGA have talked to says, 'We're world that, yes, education FOLK FRUG GIGUE HOP HULA LIMBO MAMBO going to move to Hous is key and hard work a MINUET PAVANE PIQUE POLKA POLONAISE QUADRILLE ton'," the former first lady necessity. RAG RHUMBA SAMBA SHUFFLE TANGO WALTZ WATUSI told National Public But this also is true: A (Solution on page 12) Radio's "Marketplace." black or Hispanic PhD She was referring to the who tries to hail a cab late E M S N D E D S H U F F L E V K Y H evacuees in the Astro at night will probably be dome. profiled just like any other Q H W A T U S 1 G H G A K 1 O M A E "What I'm hearing, black person. G E C P 1 Q U E N V W S Y R D G T A which is sort of scary, is Maybe someone could they all want to stay in explain to Mrs. Bush that 1 H p B F S M 1 N U E T E E N A N C Texas. Everyone is so being huddled in a sta overwhehned by the hos dium not knowing where G 1 U A D R 1 L L E L E O T T H Q Q pitality. And so many of other family members are U W O C H L 1 M B O 0 P C 1 E T E R the people in the arena and uncertain about the here, you know, were un future does not translate E O N E D C L Y O B M T A A U H D L derprivileged anyway, so into an experience that's this, this is working very "working out well for E E B H A H M E E M M A Y V S A T 0 well for them." them." Maybe someone P 1 N B L A W M T H U L A E A 1 C T I suppose it takes trag could explamto the Baton edy to shock us, to reveal Rouge congressman why A T M F R R E A Q D G F F T E N E S us. now isn't the time to be flip about cleaning up T A D E H L T M L O N H T S T A E C Until the E2 nightclub disaster here, many well- public housing and God S Q Z C U E M B A T E C 1 0 O D P w meaning Chicagoans should be left out of this. weren't aware that the city No, I'm not mad at R R K H M S A 0 N A Z A Z T A N G 0 had its share of segregated members of the elite. They're merely saying 1 B D F B T C B D A N K H F O L K T nightclubs. In Chicago to day, there are still places aloud what they've been N E F T A O L N H 0 P F C H A C H A where African-Americans thinking. (and not all poor) go so D L S R 1 N 0 D L E E N R N R 1 U A It just shows us that "the line" and "the spin" B A N E U U G 0 D R L R E T A D N O can go only so far before — thank heavens — the E H U T B G P 0 L K A E E D G N N B spool eventually runs out.
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10 THE WORKERS VOICE. Friday, Sept 30,2005 Mandela receives bat from Brian Lara JOHANNESBURG greatest days of my ing brought back memo- —West Indies batsman life," Lara told Reuters ries of the opening Brian Lara traded jokes after a 30-minute meet match of the 2003 with Nelson Mandela ing with Mandela in Cricket World Cup, yesterday and handed Johannesburg. "We when Mandela watched him the bat with which spoke about his love for West Indies beat South he plundered the South cricket and what cricket Africa in Cape Town. African bowling attack does to influence the "As our national an this year. world." them played before the "This is one of the Lara said the meet match, I looked up and BRIAN LARA presents former Soath African presi dent Nelson Mandela with a bat after their meeting at Mandela's office in Johannesburg September 21. Lara traded jokes with Mandela and handed him Continued from page 3 pected. Have a plan for time. Encourage others the bat with which he plundered the South African How Do I Get Back dealing with those sur in your household to save bowling attack this year. on Track? If you've de prise visits fromrelative s time as well. Involve oth saw him. I knew I was termined that you need and unannounced meet ers, including children, in part of a great occa South Africa were un to make some changes in ings at work. By taking the planning and deci sion," said Lara, who beaten in both the Test the balance of your life, steps like these, you'll be sion-making processes. went on to score 116. and One-Day series. the foUowing guidelines better prepared to handle Get input from others on "Today he smiled Lara was accompa can help you get on the life's curve balls. how goals can be when he referted to my nied into the meeting by right track. Modify Responsibili reached, and offer them first century there," Trinidad and Tobago's Set Realistic Expec ties. Sharing responsi the opportunity to partici said Lara, whose in High Commissioner tations.. You may not be bilities is a good strategy pate in achieving these nings of 400 not out Donna Carter, who came able to have everything to try at home. Start by goals. against England last out clutching two auto you want, at least not all determining what tasks Think Positrvelv. Try year is the highest in graphed copies of at one time. Establish re need to be accomplished to recognize that changes dividual score in Test Mandela's autobiography alistic expectations and in your household. in your routine may be history. Long Walk To Freedom ease up on yourself Next, decide who is difficuh at first. Don't Mandela, 87, and - one for Prime Minister when possible. Instead most skilled at the vari blame yourself or others increasingly frail, Patrick Manning. of vowing to keep your ous tasks, who likes or for limitations. Solving leaned on an aide as he "When Mandela came house or apartment spot dislikes particular tasks, problems, not blaming arrived for the photo to our country last year less, simply try to keep and the availability of others, produces positive call with Lara. the first person he asked it neat and orderly. everyone in the house change. Most impor "Where is your for was Brian Lara," Prioritize, Determine hold. Distribute tasks tantly, have a sense of bat?" a beaming Carter said. what tasks you need to fairly; making sure that humor. While everyone Mandela asked. "I knew that he had accomplish, then rank responsibility is shared feels sad, angry or fius- "You're a handsome asked for me and I have them according to im for unpopular chores. If trated sometimes, laugh young chap, you looked forward to this others in the household portance. Keep in mind ing can really help ease know." moment," said Lara, add your own needs, as well are unwilling to partici difficult situations. Lara handed ing that he was playing as those of loved ones. pate or you live alone, /3 If you must work on a determine what is rea Mandela his bat with a against Pakistan at that Saturday, for example, sonable for you to ac handwritten message: time. you might plan a recre complish and stick to "To a man who has in "I asked for you, but ational activity with your doing just that. spired the world. I love they told me you didn't family or friends for Be Efficient. De you. President want to see me," Sunday. velop ways to work Mandela." Mandela quipped. Set Realistic Goals. smarter at home and at Lara said he used Lara heads for Ausfra- Be flexible and realistic work. Combining or the bat against South lia next week to play for ui planning your sched consolidating tasks may Africa when they a world team alongside ule. Focus on things you be more effective than toured West Indies this South Africa's Graeme know you can accom trying to squeeze as year. He scored 196 in Smith and Shaun Pollock plish. At the same time, many tasks as possible Trinidad and 176 in against Australia in the leam to expect the unex into the least amount of Barbados, although Super Series. (Reuters) THE WORKERS VOICE. Friday, Sept 30,2005 11 fs*.--4.it'2''.'' HEB SIGNERS. Members ofthe Hotel Employers of Ber muda (HEB) sign the new 3-year collective agrement at BIU Headquarters this week- They are Messrs. John Harvey HEB Executive Director, Frank Stocek (Elbow Beach General Manager, Ms. Nelda Simons (Fairmont South. Princess Human Resources Director), Ms. Natalie Harrington, Dorander Smith (HEB), Kelly Ann Smith (Hamilton Princess) and Mr. Ian Powell (Hamilton Prin cess General Manager, not shown). Union and Postal boss issue statements Continued from page 1 not an isolated incident. Mr. Outerbridge went Bermuda Industrial men and post women are MR. GEORGE QUT- On a daily basis, the on to say that our mail Union is in full agree able to deliver their mail ERBRIDGE, the Post hardworking and dili carriers confront poten ment with the Bermuda without the risk of putting master General, issued gent postmen and post tially dangerous animals Post Office on this mat their limbs and their lives the following statement women ofthe Bermuda every day as they per ter. in jeopardy. Responsible when the Postal workers Postal Office place form their duties. Many "I am appealing to all dog ownership is para had a march last week to themselves at consider dogs are allowed to roam dog owners to do their mount", Mr. Outerbridge protest the many dog at able risk from dog at free thefr property and part to ensure that post concluded. tacks being suffered by tacks as they attempt to neighborhood and this his staff recently deliver mail to homes has led to some most Solution to Wordwizard Mr. Outerbridge throughout the island. unfortunate incidents. EMSNDEDSHUFFLEV stated that he is "stand "You will recall the "In fact, we have also ing here today with great highly publicized pit bull had Postmen suffer in concern for my staff. attack on post woman jury from bike accidents Last week, a dog at Margaret Pitt one year as a result of trying to es tacked one of our Post ago. Ms. Pitt was rushed cape from a dog chasing men as he was deliver to the King Edward VII them whilst riding." ing mail along his route Memorial Hospital after He said that mail car- in the Cook's Hill area of the dog attacked her as riers have even had Somerset. she attempted to deliver geese attack them. "As a result of this vi mail to a home on Mis "Unprovoked animal cious and unprovoked sion Lane, in Pembroke. attacks are the number attack the Postman was The attack on Ms. Pitt one public health issue hospitalized and re was particularly grue facing our mail carriers. quired surgery. The dog some." No one should be sub involved in this attack, jected to this kind of and its owner has been Litter is Slap in anxiety and terror on a identified and the Dog Bermuda's Face daily basis as they per Warden is carrying out ... and Yours. form their duties", said an inquiry. Let's PUch In! the Postmaster General. "Unfortunately, this is He pomted out that the
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