Did you know that many of the working conditions that teachers now enjoy have been negotiated between the General Union and Berlitz?

• Enrolment in Unemployment Insurance for MG teachers.
• Enrolment in Health and Pension Insurance (shakai hoken) for those working 30+ hours per week.
• Paid holidays for MG and per lesson teachers. 
• Premium pay of 25% overtime and 35% for work on a set rest day
• Right to refuse work on a set rest day or national holiday
• Agreement with the union before terminating, transferring or changing the working conditions of any union member
• Grievances dealing with dismissals, health insurance, unfair treatment of teachers

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