“D”oshisha Day Action Dispute
On August 19th the General Union filed 5 actions against Doshisha after fruitless attempts at negotiations. After trying to the…
Non-renewal? 30 Days Notice – No Less!
Recently, a union member at a large, prominent eikaiwa was thrown a curve ball: for a variety of factors, this…
GU Organizes at Nagoya International School
On January 16th (2020), the General Union filed a case against Nagoya International School at the Osaka Prefectural Labour Commission.…
The Pursuit Of Union Representation At Deutsche Schule Kobe
The General Union has been in negotiations with the Deutsche Schule Kobe for over six months. Teachers at the school…
Demanding Safety at GABA
The COVID-19 pandemic is continuing with record cases in Japan, especially in the Tokyo area. The General Union believes that…
GU vs Doshisha in the News Across Japan
Between 12 and 13 August about 45 websites carried two Kyodo News stories outlining General Union plans to sue Doshisha University…
Mandatory Retirement as an “Unreasonable Dismissal”
The ongoing labour dispute at Shitennoji University (IBU) Like the rest of Japan, the General Union is facing an aging…
Living and Not Surrendering to this Coronavirus Crisis Caused by Irresponsible Politics
Special resolution for creating a movement to protect human life Osaka Zenrokyo (National Trade Union Council - Osaka) From the second…