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  Issue No 112 Official Organ of LaborNet 21 September 2001  

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Letters to the Editor

UK Unions Mourn Knox Loss


Further to your very sad news that Andrew Knox may have been killed in the WTC attacks, we in the GPMU here in the UK were also very shocked and saddened to have learned the news from one of Andrew's former collegue organisers currently working for the GPMU.

Andrex Knox worked for the GPMU as an organiser for a period during 2000, helping us in trying to orgnaise Dolphin Packaging on the South Coast.

Andrew was a great guy and totally committed to the trade union movement worldwide. He worked hard to build membership at this non unionised site and his enthusiasm was boundless.

All of the Officers and Organisers who worked with Andrew are deeply shocked and our prayers go out to his family.

Tony Burke

DGS

Graphical Paper & Media Union

Bedford

UK.


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In this issue
Features
*  Interview: Exit Interview
Michael Costa looks back at his 14 years with the Labor Council to chart the highs, the lows and the bits in between.
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*  Parliament: Opening Salvo
In his Maiden Speech, delivered this week, Costa gave vent to his views on immigration, Marx, globalisation and mental health.
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*  Scandals: My Evil Twin
Co-conspirator and 'intellectual soulmate' Mark Duffy recounts the legendary 'Leaked Paper' Affair and how its predictions soon came to pass.
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*  Politics: An Agent for Change
Former secretary Michael Easson argues that Costa was instrumental in redefining the factional balance in NSW in the wake of the Cold War.
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*  Review: The Thoughts of Chairman MC
Neale Towart trawls the collected works of Michael Costa and looks at his love-hate affair with Marx.
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*  Factions: Kyoto Sunset
Naomi Steer - the first left-winger to work at Labor Council in decades - recalls how she discovered the real Michael in a Karaoke lounge.
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*  History: A Proud Tradition
Former Premier Barrie Unsworth argues Costa enters Parliament as the best qualified Labor Council leader ever to make the transition.
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*  Psychology: The Man Behind the Mask
Costa's predecessor Peter Sams argues that behind the bluff facade lay a loyal and caring friend.
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*  Seduction: Michael and Me
Chris Christodoulou recounts how Costa convinced him to cross the factional divide and take up residence in Sussex Street.
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*  Satire: Ode to Leon
Long-time sparring partner, Peter Botsman submits this lyrical tribute to Costa's career.
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News
»  Muslim Schools Targets of Hate Attacks
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»  Up, Up and Away � Where Does Howard Stand?
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»  Revealed: Anderson Ignored Ansett Early Warnings
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»  ACTU: Administrator Had to Go
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»  Union Official Tragic Victim of Ansett Collapse
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»  Entitlements Version 7.0 Still Falls Short
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»  Pasminco Latest Entitlements Scare
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»  WorkCover: Privatisation Still On the Books
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»  Fatigue a Life Threat
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»  Egan Faces Prod Over Maternity Rights
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»  Patricks Workers in Job Security Win
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»  Safety Fears Go Through the Roof
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»  Ragged Trousered Scientists
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»  Tougher Safety Legacy of Tragedy
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»  Stellar Drops Unionism Ban
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»  Paint Workers Hit With Injunctions
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»  Rort-Friendly Proposals Draw Fire
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»  More Sackings But 20,000 Faults To Fix
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»  Howard Erects More Voting Hurdles At Eleventh Hour
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»  Activists Notebook
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Columns
»  The Soapbox
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»  The Locker Room
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»  Trades Hall
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»  Tool Shed
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Letters to the editor
»  In Defence of Kiwis
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»  UK Unions Mourn Knox Loss
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»  Premature Analysis
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»  Belly's Turn
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»  Rally for Peace
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»  John Wayne is Dead
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