New 2020 System Leads To Wage Cuts For ALTs
The General Union has been dealing with consultations and grievances from union and non-union members at many different boards of…
GABA: COVID-19 Case At Ikebukuro Learning Studio
On Monday August 10th, GABA closed its Ikebukuro Learning Studio (LS) after an instructor contracted COVID-19. The LS was closed…
3 Student Lessons – Brought To You By The NOVA Branch Strikers
After a 100 lesson strike on August 1st, and a 150+ lesson strike on August 8th, NOVA has finally made…
Demands Sent To 75 Universities And Colleges To Stop Face-to-Face Lessons
After a meeting attended by union members working in universities and professional training colleges (senmon gakko), due to concerns about…
Labor Update Bulletin #93 (08/2020)
This bulletin contains information on law changes, government discussions, court decisions, and other labor issues in Japan. We hope that…
Labor Update Bulletin #92 (07/2020)
This bulletin contains information on law changes, government discussions, court decisions, and other labor issues in Japan. We hope that…
August 1st, 2020: NOVA Members Strike 100 Classes! What’s Next?
Asked how she felt about being part of the largest strike to hit NOVA, tone union member answered, "I'm not…