PLATFORM : Adapting Skills JOHN SPERRY, JOHN SPERRY, a vice president of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union and president of its Local 324 of Orange County and Long Beach, commented on what must be don e for skilled defense workers who are laid off or will be laid off
STAGE REVIEW : Death in the Family Is Focus of 'Burkie' RAY LOYND and "Burkie," International City Theatre, Harvey Way and Clark, Long
Beach, Fridays-Saturdays,8 p.m., Sundays, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Ends June 21. $15. (213) 480-3232. Running time: 2 hours.