June Sessions: Learn How to Organize at Your Workplace
Want to build union power in your workplace but not sure how to start? Our Individual Organising Training is back…
Your Rights at Work
AEON Online and the Push for Fair Contracts in a Shifting Industry
It’s not unusual for companies to change with the times. In the language education industry, it’s essential to update pedagogy…
ECC Teachers Deserve Better: Expand Sick Leave!
Teaching English requires dedication, compassion, and professionalism. Every day, ECC teachers put their health and energy into delivering exceptional education…
Union-led Progress at Nagoya International School
The General Union is currently in a dispute with Nagoya International School over a member who was non-renewed after filing…
Labor Bulletin #220
This bulletin contains information on law changes that have either passed, or are being discussed, in parliament, court decisions, and…
Teaching at a University? Stop Being Treated Like You’re Disposable
The union’s HOOK (Hands Off Our Koma) is fighting back. The Problem is Clear Universities see part-time teachers as gap-fillers—brought…
No More Ticking Around: Holding Clock Accountable
In our recent article, we outlined what good faith looks like in the private language industry. Unfortunately, not every company…
Big Company or Small, Eikaiwa Workers Deserve Good Faith
Over the past year, we’ve seen a sharp rise in the number of teachers contacting us from smaller English conversation…
Labor Bulletin #219
This bulletin contains information on law changes that have either passed, or are being discussed, in parliament, court decisions, and…
Seeking Justice for Nguyet: Vietnamese Intern Appeals Conviction After Stillbirth Tragedy
May 27, 2025 By Shinichiro Nakajima (Comusta-Kar Association for Living Together with Foreigners) (translated from Japanese) Ms. Nguyet, a Vietnamese…
Labor Bulletin #218
This bulletin contains information on law changes that have either passed, or are being discussed, in parliament, court decisions, and…
A Maternity Allowance Consultation: A Powerful Reminder of Why Labour Unions Matter
General Union Fukuoka Office An unexpected call from the labour bureau led to one of those moments that perfectly illustrates…
Labor Bulletin #217
This bulletin contains information on law changes that have either passed, or are being discussed, in parliament, court decisions, and…
General Union Members Show Nationwide Solidarity on May Day
On May 1st, members of the General Union demonstrated their commitment to workers’ rights by participating in May Day events…
Labor Bulletin #216
This bulletin contains information on law changes that have either passed, or are being discussed, in parliament, court decisions, and…
Workplace Harassment on the Rise?
We’re seeing a significant increase in workplace harassment grievances coming to the General Union’s online consultation portal (www.generalunion.org/consult). This raises…
What if your company tries to change your contract—or just ignores it altogether?
In this article for TokyoDev, General Union Secretary Dennis Tesolat looks at how established workplace practices—written or not—are protected under…