Member’s Story – Unlimited Term Contract Success
When I turned 60, I was sent a letter informing me that I was to be retired on my birthday…
Denied UTC—”You Were Never an Employee”
When Gary* decided to apply for an unlimited-term contract (UTC), he thought the process would be straightforward. For several years,…
Member Voices: A Successful Conversion
I was very interested in an unlimited term contract (UTC) because I’ve been learning about it from General Union for…
Sign Up for New Individual Organising Training, Version 5: Organising Starts Where You Work
Our Individual Organising Training is now on Version 5, and this time we’ve made a significant change. The basic purpose…
Why Is Unlimited-Term Conversion Different at Universities?
For most fixed-term workers in Japan, the right to request an unlimited-term contract (UTC) begins after five years of continuous…
Member Voices: Unreasonable Deadlines – Denied!
My latest interaction with a university I have worked part-time at for approximately 20 years involves the survey they send…
Universities Are Downsizing. Workers Shouldn’t Be Paying the Price
Japan’s universities are entering a difficult period. As the birthrate falls, so does the number of university-aged students. In the…
Protecting Core Conditions
A common question from members who have converted to an unlimited-term contract is whether their employer can now change their…
From Annual Uncertainty to Greater Stability
For many workers in Japan, every contract renewal brings the same question: Will I be offered another contract when this…