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21 September 2001 |
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NewsMuslim Schools Targets of Hate Attacks
Teachers and students at Muslim schools have been subjected to racially based attacks in the wake of the terrorist attacks on the United States, their union representatives have revealed. The teachers, members of the Independent Education Union, have raised concerns about growing waves of anti-Muslim sentiment directed a5t schools, including racist graffiti, attacks on students and letters to principals saying that "all Muslims should die". IEU organiser Anastasia Polities says the union's Muslim teacher members are fantastic trade unionists who are prepared to stand up for their industrial rights. "That these workers should be the target of such attacks is a national shame," Polities says. "We as unionists have a responsibility to change people's attitudes to racism." Meeting for Common Position on US Response Meanwhile, a meeting of Labor Council affiliates has been called to consider a movement-wide position on the United States' response to the terrorist strikes. The meeting was called after Labor Council was approached to endorse a letter to the US Administration expressing sorrow for the attacks but cautioning against "rash and counterproductive steps in retaliation for these attacks". CFMEU official Graham Childs says with the prospect of Australia being placed on a war footing, the issue of such significance that the union movement should have a unified voice. "Debate within the movement on this issue is important," Childs says. "We cannot remain silent at a time like this."
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   Interview: Exit InterviewMichael Costa looks back at his 14 years with the Labor Council to chart the highs, the lows and the bits in between. Parliament: Opening SalvoIn his Maiden Speech, delivered this week, Costa gave vent to his views on immigration, Marx, globalisation and mental health. Scandals: My Evil TwinCo-conspirator and 'intellectual soulmate' Mark Duffy recounts the legendary 'Leaked Paper' Affair and how its predictions soon came to pass. Politics: An Agent for ChangeFormer secretary Michael Easson argues that Costa was instrumental in redefining the factional balance in NSW in the wake of the Cold War. Review: The Thoughts of Chairman MCNeale Towart trawls the collected works of Michael Costa and looks at his love-hate affair with Marx. Factions: Kyoto SunsetNaomi Steer - the first left-winger to work at Labor Council in decades - recalls how she discovered the real Michael in a Karaoke lounge. History: A Proud TraditionFormer Premier Barrie Unsworth argues Costa enters Parliament as the best qualified Labor Council leader ever to make the transition. Psychology: The Man Behind the MaskCosta's predecessor Peter Sams argues that behind the bluff facade lay a loyal and caring friend. Seduction: Michael and MeChris Christodoulou recounts how Costa convinced him to cross the factional divide and take up residence in Sussex Street. Satire: Ode to LeonLong-time sparring partner, Peter Botsman submits this lyrical tribute to Costa's career.
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