“Islamophobia at Work: Challenges and Opportunities,” published by the Canadian Labour Congress, argues that Canada’s unions and working people should view the development of Islamophobia as deeply alarming, threatening and urgently in need of a response. Canada’s unions have a responsibility to understand, confront and interrupt racism and discrimination in workplaces, organizations and communities.
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Recommendation 13: Partner with service organizations, community groups, schools and places of worship in your community that are providing services or assistance to Muslims.-
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Recommendation 14: Lobby the federal government to ensure Canada’s humanitarian commitment to refugees continues and to lead by example, by standing up to any racism and hatred directed towards Muslim newcomers and other racialized groups in Canada and internationally.-
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Recommendation 15: Include articles, commentaries or blogs in internal communication networks, so members can learn more about Muslims in Canada and how to help. Quickly deal with any backlash from members on your social networks too.-
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Recommendation 16: Co-host and co-sponsor activities at community events (fairs, festivals, tournaments, etc.) where union members, community members and Muslims in Canada can interact: tobogganing races, hot chocolate or fruit cocktail socials, bake sales, BBQs, picnics, potluck suppers, etc.-
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Recommendation 17: Seek out the leadership of your local Muslim community to keep the communication channels open between the community and your local union and labour council leadership.-
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Recommendation 18: Publicly profile and promote union and labour council’s support and efforts in fighting discrimination against Muslims; sending a strong signal to everyone in the community. For example, write a letter to the editor or an opinion piece for local media, co-author it with community allies to show there is widespread support, organize a public statement (like a news release) to publicize your support efforts locally and how that connects with efforts across the country.-
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Recommendation 20: Work to increase equity representation in CLC committees and on decision making bodies such as Canadian Council.-
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Recommendation 22: Working with Muslim community associations, human rights bodies, trade unions and civil society organizations, and other stakeholders, develop a strategy to combat the growth of anti-Muslim hate groups and online and social media dissemination of Islamophobia.-
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Recommendation 27: Provide more funding to support anti-racism and anti-oppression programs, especially programs to combat Islamophobia.-
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Recommendation 28: Act on the 30 recommendations submitted by the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage in the report, entitled Taking Action Against Systemic Racism and Religious Discrimination Including Islamophobia.-
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