The Muslim Councilof Britain (MCB) and the Trade Unions Congress (TUC) are to hold a jointseminar to look at how trade unions can work more closely with the Muslimcommunity to improve the job prospects of Muslim workers and combat the threatthe far right poses to the
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The seminar, which takes place at Congress House on Thursday 12 April starts at10.30am and will be chaired by TUC General Council member Mohammad Taj, of theTransport and General Workers Union.
The participative seminar includes sessions on: the Muslim community and work;the media and portrayals of the Muslim community; and countering the threat ofthe far right.
There will be keynote addresses from MCB Secretary General Dr Muhammad AbdulBari and TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber, who said: "We do notunderestimate the scale of the challenge facing us today. Islamophobia is areal and present threat, fuelled by prejudice and misunderstandings, and therise of the far right and electoral success of the BNP are alarming features ofrecent years. Local elections are approaching once again, and by workingtogether the TUC and the MCB can expose the far right for what they really areand work towards a better deal for everyone in the workplace."
Dr Muhammad Abdul Bari said: "We believe in social justice and equal rights forall. The Muslim community is facing real problems of discrimination and poverty– a third of Muslims are living in the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods of thecountry – but we have a tremendous amount to offer the
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MCB and TUC together to combat Islamophobia
The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) and the Trade Unions Congress (TUC) are to hold a joint seminar to look at how trade unions can work more closely with the Muslim community.

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