Occupy Bristol

This Union Believes:

That the coalition government’s conversion of a private sector crisis into a public spending problem is unjustified.

That the protesters taking part in the Occupy movement have tangible and justifiable reasons for taking part, due to the rising cost of living and declining quality of life.

That the political system in this country fails to engage, represent, or consider the majority of the population, based on voting turn-out figures and rising levels of inequality.

That the coalition government’s attack on publicly funded higher education is part of a wider ideological programme aimed primarily at reducing public provision, not the public spending deficit.

That in recognition of shared concerns between Occupy Bristol and Bristol Students’ Union and a concern for the most vulnerable in society support and solidarity for the Occupy movement is justified and appropriate.

This Union Resolves:

To support Occupy Bristol and convey a message of solidarity.

To support Bristol students and Union officers in taking part in the protest and resisting eviction.

To publicise Occupy Bristol to Bristol Students, with an explanation of the Union’s position of support.

So, in fulfilling the first part of my mandate on this, the Students’ Union conveys a message of solidarity to the Occupy Bristol protest. We recognise that our fight against marketised higher education is part of your fight against inequality and social injustice.

University of Bristol Union in support of Occupy Bristol |
www.occupybristoluk.org
Recently, at a Bristol University Students’ Union democratic meeting involving over a hundred students, a motion was passed entitled Support Occupy Bristol, the ‘believes’ and ‘resolves’ of which are as follows: