Small School – Big Problems
Small schools can be great places to work. They sometimes really take care of you and are appreciative of the…
Bringing an end to the ALP lottery system!
Union members working in Chubu no longer need to use the ALP lottery system.
Bringing an end to the ALP lottery system! – Chubu
Union members working in Chubu no longer need to use the ALP lottery system.
Our Story
The General Union has been fighting for the rights of our members to join health and pension. These are their…
2010 Academic Year Negotiations Start
Negotiations with ECC for the 2010 Academic Year commenced today.
ALT Meetings – Kansai & Nagoya
Come to an meeting and find out what the General Union is doing to improve the working conditions of ALTs.…
Nagoya/Aichi ALTs on Facebook
We've created a facebook group for ALTs. Go to www.facebook.com then search for Nagoya ALTs. Tell us how you would…
GU pushes for improved pension refunds
While the General Union is in favor of the Japanese Employee's Health & Pension (Shakai Hoken) we recognize that there…
Dispatch company ordered to repay illegal salary deductions to twenty teachers
At the Fukuoka General Union (FGU), the company which seems to generate the most grievances is OWLS.
ALTs across Japan are joining the union
You don’t need a problem to join. We’re already working for you! The deterioration of working conditions. The lack of…