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Kyoto Sangyo University (Sandai) Lowers Wages for Parity
Kyoto Sangyo University (Sandai) has cut foreign part-time workers’ pay this year by more than 23%. Sandai has demonstrated that…
Fighting Pay Cuts for Workers Over 60 at Miyazaki International University
The General Union has taken Miyazaki International University to court over unjust pay cuts for workers over 60. Our member…
Working at a University? We Have Five Reasons Why YOU Should be in the Union
We are often asked by potential recruits, “What is the biggest reason to join the General Union as a university…
Join us in Court to Support GU Members at Osaka University Fighting Job Security!
Join us October 26 from 10:30 and stand in solidarity with General Union members at the Osaka District Court against…
What’s going on with the “10-year exception” at Kyoto Tachibana University?
In January 2020, a union member and part-time teacher at Kyoto Tachibana University (we’ll call him ‘A’) applied for conversion…
First Hearing: GU Members vs. Osaka University
On 17 October union members and supporters gathered at the Osaka District Court to support our union members who are…
Osaka University: Trial Begins Monday, 17 October
General Union members at Osaka University have filed a lawsuit against the university demanding that Osaka University accept the General…
A Cool 50: GU end-of-summer University Campaign – Hands Off Our Koma! Don’t touch!
Part-time GU members at 50 universities and colleges are demanding that their employers do not cut any koma (lessons) from…
GU Members File Lawsuit Against Osaka University Demanding Unlimited Employment
Two General Union members who have been working at Osaka University (Handai) continuously for fifteen years filed a lawsuit against…
Teachers Fight to Stay On at Kyoto Sangyo University
A dedicated cohort of university English teachers at Kyoto Sangyo university have been contributing to teaching at that school…
Osaka University・大阪大学：Unbelievable・信じられへん！
Working at Osaka University (Handai)? Join us in assuring your rights to an unlimited term contract! 大阪大学（阪大）で働いておられますか？ あなたの無期雇用契約の権利を守るために一緒に活動しましょう。 Click to download…
Union sues International Buddhist/Shitennoji University
On Friday, 17 a General Union member filed a suit at the Osaka District Court regarding their employment at Shitennoji…
Kobe Shoin Women’s University Sued At Osaka Labour Commission
Uncooperative And Uncompromising: Kobe Shoin Wins Trip To Osaka In the middle of a pandemic and state of emergency, Kobe…
Kobe Shoin Women’s University Sued at Osaka Labour Commission
Uncooperative & Uncompromising; Kobe Shoin wins trip to Osaka In the middle of a pandemic and state of emergency, Kobe…
Part-Time At A Doshisha University? Your Time Might Be Limited…
The union has made some progress in negotiations with Doshisha University and Doshisha Women's College, mainly in clearing up a…