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Bermudiana staff reunion Vol. 21. No. 26. Friday, September 26, 1997 Price: 250 enjoyed by all! PLP delegation set to By RONALDINE BURGESS HUGS, KISSES, handshakes, exchanging of old have talks with the stories and shrieks of joy were the order ofthe evening at the Bermudiana Staff Reunion held Saturday, Sep­ tember 20 at file Belmont Hotel. It was an unforgettable occasion as old friends British Labour Party greeted each other The atmosphere was reminiscent of A DELEGATION of with U.K. Government a family reunion that saw individuals coming from far four representatives from officials. and near — in wheelchairs and with walking canes. the Progressive Labour "We hope to renew old Former managers, travel agents and even former Party is expected to leave friendships and build on a entertainers ofthe Bermudiana Hotel came back to cel­ this weekend for the relationship which has ebrate the occasion. United Kingdom to attend been established with the Laughter filled the air as each revisited a work the Annual Conference of Labour Party over the experience at the former Front Street hotel. At times, the British Labour Party. years", she said. eveiyone was talking at the same time, trying to get their Led by Party Leader, The group is scheduled stories across. Then they would burst into laughter. Ms. Jennifer Smith, the to leave Bermuda Sep­ As tiie microphone was passed around, stories re­ group includes Messrs. tember 27 and return to lating to such experiences as work disputes and indus­ Walter Roban, Party Bermuda October 4. trial action matters were heard. General Secretary, Mich­ Il was also revealed by The stor>' was told of one morning when the en­ ael Scott, Public Relations the PLP that Ms, Shelby tire Dining Room staff walked out and congregated al Officer, and Brother Durham will be the ^esl the Union. When management called the Uruon lo tr>' to CaHin Smith, Campaign PLP Leader Jennifer Smith speaker at their annual get the people back, the response was: '"My people won't Chairman. to the conference, and the banquet on November 1 at be back until you fire that chef..." (I wonder who gave We understand that Ms. party decided il would be the Southampton Princess that reply?). Smith received an a good c^portunii\' to meet Hotel. I dare not start naming names of those in attendance invitation from the Labour Continued on page 7 Part>' to send a delegation Butler to be feted BA dispute resolved after next month in N.Y. international solidarity BROTHER JIM Butier, tiie president of Local 420 Municipal Hospital Employees Union in New York City, THE DISPUTE be­ efforts collapsed and it national trade union will be honoured on October 11 by the Executive Board tween British Airways was forced into movement for its support and their membership with a Silver Anniversary Banquet and the Civil Aviation negotiations", said during the dispute. for 25 years of faithful leadership. section of the Transport Brother Stuart Howard, The "72-hour rolling The Bermuda Industrial Union, with which Butier and General Workers secretary of the Civil strike'"' was called when has a fraternal relationship, received an invitation lo the Union has been resolved, Aviation Section of the British Airways pro­ banquet tiiis week. At least ten BIU ofHcials will be attending according to a commun­ ITF posed radical new the function, which -will be ique from the Howard called the conditions involving held in Harlem. International Tranport resolution a "significant longer hours for less pay Brother Butler, known Workers Federation victory for the TGWU for its cabin crews locally for his fiery speeches (ITF) in London last and the trade union without negotiating with al Labour Day rallies for the week. movement, and the Uie TGWU. past 15 years, has been a "Following highly co!npan>' has been forced In the end, BA powerfiil force in the fight for effective strike action bv to conclude an agreement decided to negotiate and justice, especially as it BASSA-TGWU, which acceptable lo the union." a settlement was reached concerns Hospital workers. had considerable support Brother Bill Morris, September 12. Butler has been in the forefront of labour stmggles and unprecedented mter- General Secretary of the The Bermuda Indus­ in the Big Apple and his Local is known to have taken national solidarity, the TGWU, expressed his trial Umon-is an affiliate bus trips to other cities the Uiuled Stales to be a part of company's union-busting thanks to the inter­ of die ITF. protest demonstrations. '.^ RUDE AWAKENINGS! By GREGORY L BERNIUS, D.C. — Bernius Chiropractic Limited A PERSON 30 years of age has akeady spent EXCLUDING T0_- any significant health approximately ten years in sleep. And the position in BACCO, alcohol abuse Contributed by problems. However, which he has spent that third of his life has probably is the leading cause of many individuals cannot the Employee had a great effect upon the condition of his health. premature death in the drink in moderation. Sleep is important — there is no other way in United States and is re­ Assistance Heavy drinking can lead which we can regenerate our bodies. Therefore, it sponsible for the loss of Programme of to slirinkage ofthe bram, would be wise to consider what constitutes proper over 100 000 lives aimu- malnutrition, enlarged sleeping posture. You wouldn't consider spending an Bermuda ally. This is a serious liver, high blood pres­ eight hour day sitting or standing in an awkward po­ drug with serious conse­ sure, increased risk of sition, yet many people spend their important sleep­ The greatest short quences. Please take the heart attack, potential ing hours in poor posture positions. time to absorb the follow­ term affect that alcohol cancer of the throat, ing information to either has on the body is on die mouth and larynx, and al­ These sleep habits are difficult to break, as you help 3'ourself or someone central nervous system coholism. are not always aware of them. You wake up with aches and pains without any knowledge as to how you got you love. which causes "disorder" Alcoholism of cell molecules. Judg­ them. As a result of ignorance, you establish a pat­ The History Alcoholism is a pro­ ment, perception and tern of postural stress that can lead to spinal health of Alcohol gressive disease which is memory are all affected. problems. Alcohol was called, by characterised by people Concenfration and sight A good night's sleep requires thoughtful prepa­ colonial Americans, "The drinking in excess, ha­ are dulled. ration. The following guidelines will be helpful in good creature of God" and bitually or losmg control attaining and maintaining a good sleep posture. was at one time safer lo As a diuretic, alcohol under the influence of al­ drink tiian water The dmg stimulates the kidneys to cohol. Pick out a good mattress. It should be com­ was once proliibited in the pass more water than is If alcohol is the cen­ fortable, but firm enough to give well-balanced sup­ United States, but there being consumed which tre of pleasiu"able activi­ port. were economic advantages ultunately leads to dehy­ ties, used for the relief of Don't sleep on vour stomach. Low back prob­ to legalising it. Today our dration, contributing to stress, or is consumed in lems are compounded by sleeping in this position. society sends us mixed what is commonly patterns, help for the in­ The best way to sleep is on your side, with one or messages about this pow­ termed the "hangover." dividual should be both knees drawn up. erful substance and as con­ On the lighter side, sought. Alcoholism has Select a good pillow. Sleeping without a pil­ sumers we should be remedies for this hang­ become treatable. Be low is a sure way to develop neck discomfort. Pil­ aware ofthe facts. over have historically alert to this dangerous lows that are too thick are as harmful as pillows that We see alcohol in the ranged from a Greek tra­ substance which has be­ are too thin. media, promoting good dition of eating cabbage come so widely accepted. Don't use vour arm for a pillow. People who limes and fiin. ft is avail­ to resuming drinking in Contact Alcoholics sleep in the prone position (on their abdomens) have able almost anii'where, al the nioniing- Coffee and Anonymous (236- a tendency to use their arms for head support. This social functions, in the air­ caffeine consumption 8606), Montrose Sub­ habit not only cuts off circulation, but places stress port, in the grocery- stores will only make it worse stance Abuse Centre, on the aims, shoulders and upper back. and the hst could continue. as they are also diuretics. Addiction Services, Ai- Have periodic spinal examinations. Check­ Although many alcohol Tlie National Institute Anon or the Employee ups of the spine and nervous system are most impor­ ad\ertisements begin with on Alcohol Abuse states Assistance Programme tant m order to maintain the structural integrity of "excessive alcohol con­ that two drinks per day of Bermuda for more your body. Doctors of Chiropractic are among the sumption ma> be haniifiil has not been linked to information. to your health." the prod­ sfrongest advocates of correct posture. They have uct is still associated with made an intense study of those conditions related to good times. Harry Hardhat quotes the spine and nervous system, and recognize the value The Facts ofthe correct placement ofthe body's structural com­ ponents for functional ability and health. Alcohol can be ab­ William Wordsworth: sorbed througli die stom­ "The best portion of a If you have trouble getting a good night's sleep, ach as well as the small if you wake up m the morning tired, stiflf or with a good man's Hfe is his intestine.

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