The second zone to be discussed was strong and active Unions. Debate arose in this zone around the issue of supporting or prohibiting iniation ceremonies.
The full motions document can be viewed here. Strong and Active Unions motions are from page 34-50. In the interest of transparency, here is how I voted on each of the motions (some were Guild mandates and are marked accordingly).
Campaigning for Change- Activist Academy-> For
Amendments:
Supporting Student Activism-> Against
Campaigning for Change- the Activist Academy-> For
Greening Students Unions -> For
Amendments:
Greening Students Unions- Ultra Vires-> For
Sustainable Finances-> For
Ethical Investment-> For
The Future is in our Hands? We'll have representation then-> For
Amendments:
Dual membership, HE in FE-> For
NUS Arts Representation and support for small and specialist students’ unions-> For
Student Activites Development-> For (Guild mandate)
Amendments:
Open University Access to NUS HE Unions Sports Clubs and Societies-> For
Student Activities Development Volunteering Opportunities and Student Media-> For
Initiations- to ban or not to ban-> For
Amendments:
Accessible Activities-> For
Safe Space is a Right Not Just a Privilege-> For (Guild mandate)
Amendments:
Equality Impact Assessments-> For (Guild mandate)
Richard Budden, current National Secretary was elected as the first Vice President Union Development
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