[…]Union Congress notes That students fall into a demographic who are often affected by disordered eating. Congress further notes The lack of information for third level students around disordered eating and the stigma of shame and silence this creates. Congress notes with concern The lack of visibility and funding for services and supports that are aimed at those with disordered eating available within HEIs, FEs and the wider community. Congress mandates The VP for Welfare and the VP for Campaigns to work with relevant organisations to develop a campaign resource pack for MO’s to utilise, as well as creating a […]
[…]paid significantly less than those employed prior to the signing of the Croke Park Agreement, in order to ensure protection for current workers. Congress further mandates: The USI President to lobby that as part of these re-negotiations that the pay gap and inequities which have now formulated between newer entrants and those staff previously in place should be addressed. Congress further mandates: The USI President to take a stance that across the entire public service, not just in Higher Education, that the unfair imbalance and treatment of young people and graduates be looked at as a priority. 13 NA 6 […]
[…]their activity is no longer an option to the point of damage or danger to their lives. Activity disorders, like eating disorders, are expressions of and defenses against feelings and emotions and are used to soothe, organize, and maintain self-esteem. Individuals with the eating disorders (anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa) and those with activity disorders are similar to one another in many respects. Both groups attempt to control the body through exercise and/or diet and are overly conscious of input versus output equations. They are extremely committed individuals and pride themselves on putting mind over matter, valuing self-discipline, self-sacrifice, and […]
