Policy Manual June 2015
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS 15 IA1 Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS15 IA1 Transatlantic Trade and Investment PartnershipCongress notes with concern:the on-going negotiations between the European Union and the United States in relation to the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, and the potential impact that it could have on Irish higher education, democracy and wider society. Congress does not support: the lowering of any EU standards in regards to the environment, food safety, animal welfare and workers’ rights. In addition, Congress is especially concerned that under TTIP, the US would be allowed to export shale gas to Europe thus increasing fracking in the US and allowing US companies to challenge fracking bans in Europe under the Investor-State Dispute Settlement clause. While Congress supports the EU’s efforts in job creation we believe that TTIP jeopardises the health and wellbeing of those living in the EU and therefore call on the EU to use these negotiations to encourage the US to raise its standards rather than lowering its own. Congress affirms
Conference mandates: Officer Board to campaign against TTIP and to engage with like-minded organisations in Ireland and across Europe on the matter. 14 IA 1 SUPPORTING LGBT RUSSIACongress is aware: Of USI’s proud history of campaigning for LGBT rights, including the 1993 decriminalisation of homosexuality in Ireland. Congress believes: That as a Union we have a responsibility to ensure that human rights are protected, not only for our members but also for our European and international counterparts. Congress is appalled: By the effect the of the “homosexual propaganda” law that has been introduced and implemented by the lawmakers of the Russian Federation. Congress notes with concern: That the Russian LGBT community is living in conditions of extreme oppression while coping with acts of violence on a daily basis. Congress is disgusted: That the group calling themselves “Occupy Paedophilia” is allowed to attack perceived members of the LGBT community with almost complete immunity from the law. Congress is opposed: To the regime that has been imposed upon the LGBT people in the Russian Federation and conveys solidarity with those who are risking their own lives to fight against this oppressive regime. Congress mandates: The USI Equality and Citizenship Vice President to organise a repeat of the recent demonstration in front of the Russian Embassy in co-operation with other LGBT groups, calling for the repeal of this law and the protection of the Russian LGBT community from continued attacks. Congress further mandates: The USI Equality and Citizenship Vice President and the USI President to contact the Department of Foreign Affairs with a view to meeting the Minister to ask if the issue has been discussed with his Russian counterparts and if the Government of Ireland is willing to call for a repeal of the “homosexual propaganda” law. This meeting should take place by the third National Council of the year and the findings reported back to that National Council. Congress also mandates: The Equality and Citizenship Vice President to continue to work with IGLYO on this matter. UNION ORGANISATION15 UO1 Comparative ResearchCongress recognisesThere are certain areas of similarity between MO organisations in relation to facilities, student issues and other practices. Congress further recognisesThere are often challenges associated with addressing these issues, without comparative research to illustrate best practice in other Higher Education Institutions. Congress believesThat the area of conducting and presenting research between MOs is a lengthy, challenging process requires fine-tuning to be most effective Congress further believesComparative Research will be conducted and presented more efficient manner if this task is assigned to a designated member of Officer Board Congress therefore mandatesThat the President assigns the area of Comparative Research to a member of Officer Board, who shall coordinate Comparitive Research on behalf of USI and MO’s regarding best practice in key aspects of union operations. 15 UO2 Part time officer trainingUSI Congress Notes:Part time officers play an important role in every Student Union. These Officers are essential to the growth and development of the student movement. USI Congress further Notes:That there are numerous, similar, motions mandating USI to conduct various Part Time Officer training. USI Congress Believes:Training is key to the standard of work done by the Part Time Officers. Both the Union and campaigns run by USI and individual SU’s are strongest with unity and training. USI Congress therefore Deletes the Motions:14 /Uo 14, 13/ Uo 13, 09/Uo 11 USI Congress Mandates:All members of the USI Officer Board to provide appropriate training relevant to their area for all Part Time Officers throughout the country. To create unity, the Officer Board shall also create an online network for Part Time Officers throughout the country. Both mandates are to be completed by the end of the first semester each year. 15 UO3 Students’ union staff trainingCongress notes:The unique work that is done by Student Union staff on a daily basis in each Students’ Union in Ireland. Congress further notes:The high standard of training provided by USI for Students’ Union elected officers. Congress mandates:Officer Board provide a two day training programme for MO staff. 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