General Union Joins Action Against Unfair Labor Practices at Nitto Denko
Osaka, June 20 The General Union participated in a protest action held outside the annual general meeting of shareholders of…
Rebuilding Strength at Nagoya International School
Let’s Keep Pushing Forward — Together Nagoya International School (NIS) is a place where union organizing has already made a…
Want to Build Union Power in Your Workplace, But Not Sure How to Start?
Our “Individual Organising Training” is back with new dates for July & August! Designed to give you the tools and…
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…
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…
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…