SHAPE THE FUTURE OF YOUR STUDENTS' UNION
Should Christ Church Students' Union continue to be affiliated to the National Union of Students (NUS)?

Should Christ Church Students' Union continue to be affiliated to the National Union of Students (NUS)?

We're holding this second referendum after the initial referendum held in March 2019 was declared invalid due to a breach of CCSU rules. If you can spare a minute to vote again that'd be great.

The polls open midday Wed 1 May and close midday Fri 3 May 2019 and this is your chance to shape the future at your students' union and vote in this referendum.

This is an all-student vote and you can find out more about the 'Yes' and 'No' campaigns on the website ccsu.co.uk/referendum

Watch our video or read our fact sheet to find out more about the issues

Visit ccsu.co.uk/referenda/ to find out more about the process as well as to cast your vote (1-3 May 2019).
THE CASE FOR 'YES'

NUS is vital to ensure our students voice is heard at a national level.  NUS is a true political vessel that has not only stood up for your rights time and time again, but also gives a voice to those who may not have one.  NUS has been at the forefront of social, political and global change for many years.

What has NUS done for us:

NUS has achieved a number of “wins” for students over recent years, which it has only been able to do through the legitimacy it gains from being the representative body for 7 million students.  Things NUS has achieved for students include:

  • 16-25 railcards
  • Council tax exemption for students
  • Postgraduate loans
  • Student Discount cards (Totum) - So far in 2018/19 CCSU has generated £8,327 commission from TOTUM card sales.
  • NUS has put the tenancy deposit scheme into the Housing bill.

A Union is only as strong as its members and its affiliations, every member has the ability to influence policy and decisions. So why be part of the 5% who aren’t affiliated, and make it even harder for our voices to be heard? Let’s stay with the majority and work together.
THE CASE FOR 'NO'

The NUS has been in crisis for years now. Whether that be from its utter democratic deficit to its complete failings in being able to handle finances it is now clear that NUS no longer represents the interests of Christ Church students.

  • YOUR UNION WASTES ~£24,000 IN NUS AFFILIATION FEES EVERY YEAR WITH ALMOST NOTHING TO SHOW FOR IT IN RETURN. THIS MONEY CAN BE SPENT BETTER BACK AT CHRIST CHURCH
  • NUS IS NO LONGER PROGRESSIVE - IT HAS DITCHED LGBT+ & TRANS FULL TIME OFFICERS AND WALES AND SCOTLAND WOMEN'S OFFICERS
  • THE TOTUM DISCOUNT CARD HAS BEEN A DISASTER AND THERE ARE BETTER, FREE ALTERNATIVES SUCH AS UNIDAYS
  • OTHER STUDENT UNIONS THAT HAVE DISAFFILIATED HAVE THRIVED  
  • THE NUS DOESN’T CARE ABOUT CHRIST CHURCH - NO FULL TIME OFFICERS HAVE VISITED THE UNION IN OVER 5 YEARS
  • THE NUS WANTS US TO PAY FOR IT’S MISTAKES THROUGH “GET TO SAFETY”

Say no to NUS and enable your Students’ Union to empower its’ services and ability to provide great student experience.
Key Dates
  • Voting opens: Wednesday 1st May 2019, 12 noon
  • Voting closes: Friday 3rd May 2019, 12 noon
  • Results announced: Friday 3rd May 2019, from 4pm

Christ Church Students' Union
St George's Centre
41 St George's Place
Canterbury
Kent CT1 1UT