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Clinton News-Record, 1985-11-13, Page 24Page 6A-CLINION NEWS RECORD WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 1985 Study finds shift Most nine -to -five workers complain about the strain and tedium of working the same hours five days a week. However, studies show workers on rotating shifts are under greater stress than those working regular fixed hours. Concordia University professor of Management Muhammad Jamal has con- ducted five, major studies of shift workers since 1976. Jamal says that, although ap- proximately 25 percent of Canadians work shifts, relatively little research has probed shift work's psychological and physical ef- fects. Jamal's interest in the subject was sparked when he worked in a lumber camp one summer and experienced the drain of working shifts. Doctors, nurses, policemen, firemen, journalists and many blue-collar workers must work rotating shifts. In most cases, there are three shifts - roughly 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., 4 to midnight, and midnight to 8 a.m. -- and workers cpange shifts every 10 days. -That means that within 30 days a worker will have completed three different shifts," says Jamal. His surveys indicate that shift work negatively affects workers' mental at- titudes. They are not as active physically or socially as fixed -hour workers, he says. Few shift workers participate in clubs or volunteer organizations, and television was listed as their most popular pastime, Jamal adds. Other studies have shown these characteristics are less common in the general population, he says. Socially, shift laborers did not visit often with friends or family. This is a vital factor because "the family usually provides its members with social and emotional sup - Annual bazaar a success CLINTON - Staff at the Huron Day Centre • for the Homebound report that their annual bazaar,. held on October 26,, was a great sue- . cess. Profits raised from the event will go towards fund-raising efforts. Among the many who contributed to the bazaar's. success were the Canadian Legion, for donating the hall, as well as volunteers • who donated baked goods, crafts and their help. .Three draws were held on bazaar day and the winners were: bushel of apples, Edna Mustard of Clinton; needlepoint picture, Julie Merner of Bayfield; ceramic Christmas tree, Mrs. J. Lillie of RR 2, Hayfield. port," states Jamal. Physical side effects of shift work include loss of appetite, headaches, insomnia, diz- ziness and nausea on awakening: Jamal says. The extent to which they affect an in- dividual varies, since it takes anywhere from four to 20 days for body functions to ad- just to irregular hours. In addition, frequent changes in shifts may mean the body never adjusts. Nurses, of whom about 95 per cent work shifts, seern to feel the largest amount of stress from shift work. Surveys conducted in three Montreal hospitals asked nurses about job satisfaction, job performance, mental health, loyalty to employer and how shifts affected their social life. The nurses were satisfied with their jobs, believing they were providing an essential service. "Their commitment to theirr, job was strong," says Jamal. But shift work took a toll on them. Their job performance was low, according to their supervisors. As well there was a higher rate of absenteeism and turnover of staff among nurses on shifts. Loyalty to the employer was not high. If a nursing employment opportunity arose that did not require rotating shifts, they would not hesitate to go to it, the nurses said. "There was a great deal of difference in the attitude and performance of nurses working fixed shifts," adds Jamal. Firefighting is another occupation that demands shift work. Surprisingly, although firemen constantly encounter hazardous situations, they did not complain about men- • Min'Deichert Ann Deichert, daughter of Fred and .Aliee Ueiehert . of Clinton, graduated from the Nursing Program at Fanshawe College in 1 e►ndon on August 10. She has received her registration with the Ontario College • of Nurses and has accepted a full-time position at St. Joseph's Hospital, London. Twin City School ®f Harrstylin Waterloo, Ont, •Hairstylil(Ig • Barbering • Ear Piercing •Make-up 55 Erb St. East t 886-6305 Monday to Friday p r, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Citivaes start 10 of every month PECK APPLIANCES "IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN VARNA" .FILTER QUEEN SALES & SERVICE • VACUUM CLEANERS iSnlva & Sc , v to Most Mnhv.1 *FM COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS IF or IF & (isno sal •WHIRLPOOL. 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It is something that is automatically ex- pected. Although stress will always accom- pany unusual work hours, Jamal believes the psychological effects would be decreas- ed if there was monetary incentive. But the highest premium he discovered for shift workers was a mere five per cent. In Europe, particularly Great Britain, shift workers are given premiums of about 25 per cent. "Canada doesn't accept it (rotating shifts) as a problem," adds Jamal. "It must be recognized so high stress can be reduced." • Jamal also recommends lengthening rota- tion of shifts from 10 to 20 days, to give workers' bodies more time to adjust to the change. In addition, more effort could be made to keep facilities open 24 hours for shift workers' convenience, especially in small one -industry towns where a large percen- tage of the workers are on shift, he says. At present Jamal's shift work studies are concentrating on restaurant employees and bus drivers. His research has been funded by a Quebec government grant and by the Bronfman Foundation. (Canadian Science News) Creditproblems continue for farmers ' One of the scarcest commodities in rural Ontario today is time and it's already run out for too many of the province's farmers, says Harry Pelissero, president of the On- tario Federation of Agriculture. Pelissero was among 75 farm leaders from across the country who were in Ottawa this week to urge the federal government to take action to ease the farm crisis in Canada. "We are looking for a commitment from the government to deal 'with the major issues facing agriculture today. So far, we have not been satisfied with their efforts, especially in the area of farm credit." The government should introduce legiSla- tion to allow the courts to step in and make arrangements between a farmer facing foreclosure and the lending institution, sug- gested Pelissero. He also called upon the government to lower farm credit rates and return the Farm Credit Corporation to its role of the major long-term credit source for farmers. The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA), organizer of the lobbying effort; warned Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and his government that Canada's $40 billion food industry is in serious trouble. Farmers are suffering from high interest rates and low prices,. said CFA president Don Knoerr. The escalating trade war between the United States and the European Community is robbing Canadian farmers of traditional markets, he added.. Farmers also want assurances that vital agricultural programs, such as supply management marketing boards, the Cana- dian Wheat Board, and seasonal hor- ticultural tariffs won't be bargained away when Canada sits down to negotiate a free trade deal with the U.S. Emergency relief policies to cope with farm disasters, such as the drought that struck prairie grain and livestock producers this summer, are urgently required, the CFA told the government. BURNS "PRIDE OF CANADA" WEEK AT ALL ZEHRS MARKETS COUNTRY GOLD 4X50 g PKGS. 200 9 SMOKED CORN BEEF 2.29 ZIGGYS GLAZED (2 VARIETIES) LIVER PATE NO NAME SLICED MOCK CHICKEN NO ASLICED 375 g MAC & CHEESE LOAF 1.49 PRIDE OF CANADA 375 g SLICED BOLOGNA 1.69kg On 500 9 2.99 375 g PKG. 1.39 THESE PRICES IN EFFECT 9 A.M. WED. NOV. 13 UNTIL SAT. NOV. 16/85 FRESH PORK SHOULDER 2.60/kg BUTT ROAST 1.181b. BONELESS! FRESH. SHOULDERS PORK BUTT 3.26/k9 ROASTS 1.48.. PRIDE OF CANADA PORK & BEEF 3.26/kg LINK SAUSAGE 1.48.3. PDECANADA MINI STYLEFOR PRESSED 7.01/kg DINNER HAMS 3.18. POKE SHOULDERS 3.28/kg PRIDOF CANADA SMOKED PICNICS 1.49�b: NEW! AND DIFFERENT! PRIDE OF CANADA .'J 450 9 SMOKIE DOGS 1.99 ONE KILOGRAM PKG, PRIDE OF CANADA BEEF BURGERS 4.89 BONELESS! NO WASTE! PRIDE OF CANADA 10.12 /kg BACK BACON CHUNKS 4.59 lb SH S' AT THE DELI• PRIDE OF CANADA VINTAGE HAM 9.46/kg 4.29.. BURNS VISKING SALAMI 5.05 /kg/kg% SCH. MED. ROAST BEEF (INSIDE ROUND) 13.87 /kg 6.29 Ib. SCH. JUMBO SUMMER SAUSAGE 10.34/kg 4.691b. ZIGGYS MEAT LOAVES 2 BAKED VARIETIES 6.15/kg2.791 ZEHRS QUALITY PRODUCE PROD. OF U.S.A. CALIFORNIA ROMAINE LETTUCE each PRODUCT OF URUGUAY MANDARIN ORANGES 2.18/kg 99'Ib. PROD. OF U.S.A., CAN. NO. 1 FLORIDA CUCUMBERS PROD. OF U.S.A. CALIFORNIA KIWI FRUIT 1 lb. 1.31 PROD. OF CANADA ONTARIO 12 oz, MUSHROOMS 1.99 PROD. OF U.S.A. CAN. NO. 1 3/kg FLORIDA GREEN SWEET 2/79c PEPPERS 1.391b. PROD. OF CAN., CAN. NO. 2 P.E.I. BAKING POTATOES 5 Ib. PROD. OF ITALY 3,28/kg 89' CHESTNUTS 1.49.. PROD. OF CAN., CAN. NO. 1 ONTARIO PARSNIPS PROD. OF U.S.A. FLORIDA PINT 2Ib. CHERRY 1.79 TOMATOES 1.49 PROD. OF CAN. PROD. OF SPAIN, CAN. NO. 1 CANADA FANCY ONTARIO 1.08/kg GREEN ALMERIA MUTSU APPLES 490Ib. GRAPES BUNCH COUNT ON ZEHRS WHEN ONLY THE BEST IS GOOD ENOUGH 2.18/kg 99'lb PROD. OF CAN., ONTARIO LEEKS 996 GRADE 'A' BEEF 7.01 CANADA /kg SIRLOIN TIP STEAKS 3.181b. BONELESS! NO WASTE CANADA GRADE 'A' BEEF 7101/kg SIRLOIN TIP ROASTS 3.181b. WHOLE FRESH FOR FRYING 2.84/k9 CUT-UP CHICKEN 1.29.. PRIDE OF CANADA REGULAR STYLE 500 g SIDE BACON 1.99 BURNS STAMPEDE SIDE BACON 500 9 1.99 VACUUM PACKED 1/2's Q 58/kg BURNS QUALITY VINTAGE HAM 3.891b. 25° OFF REGULAR PRICE' FAMILY PACK TENDERIZED SHOULDER CUBE STEAKS FAMILY PACK CHICKEN LEGS CH j PROD of HO DNS 4 11'4 OR DOLE BANANAS 64ky Ib REDSKIN Amino ED AND SALTEpF rNe�ci soRes:... 196/kg 89 b. POPPING CONN LICORICE GOOGIEs PRErzEi SrIGNs 1.08/kg 3.95/k9 1179 4 39/kg 199,6. b.