Labor Update Bulletin #133 (2/2022)
This bulletin contains information on law changes, government discussions, court decisions, and other labor issues in Japan. We hope that…
Berlitz, ECC Workers Demand a Pay Rise in Reaction to Government Plan
The Berlitz and ECC branches of the General Union recently issued their annual demands to their respective employers. Among other things,…
International Schools Organising Committee・ゼネラルユニオン・インタナーショナレスクール組織化実行委員会
The GU will soon begin a national survey of International Schools throughout Japan. We have found many problems in this…
Labor Update Bulletin #132 (2/2022)
This bulletin contains information on law changes, government discussions, court decisions, and other labor issues in Japan. We hope that…
General Union on JobsinJapan podcast
General Union general secretary Dennis Tesolat is interviewed on a number of current topics that will be of interest to…
“Poor Sales” Doesn’t Cut it When Your Job is On the Line!
“I was told by my company yesterday that they are firing me. When I asked my manager why, she said…
My Performance is Bad? Prove it!
“My boss recently called me into a meeting and gave me 30 days’ notice that I will be terminated. His…