General Union Members Show Nationwide Solidarity on May Day
On May 1st, members of the General Union demonstrated their commitment to workers’ rights by participating in May Day events…
On May 1st, members of the General Union demonstrated their commitment to workers’ rights by participating in May Day events…
This bulletin contains information on law changes that have either passed, or are being discussed, in parliament, court decisions, and…
We’re seeing a significant increase in workplace harassment grievances coming to the General Union’s online consultation portal (www.generalunion.org/consult). This raises…
In this article for TokyoDev, General Union Secretary Dennis Tesolat looks at how established workplace practices—written or not—are protected under…
It’s not unusual for companies to change with the times. In the language education industry, it’s essential to update pedagogy…
Teaching English requires dedication, compassion, and professionalism. Every day, ECC teachers put their health and energy into delivering exceptional education…
This bulletin contains information on law changes that have either passed, or are being discussed, in parliament, court decisions, and…
This bulletin contains information on law changes that have either passed, or are being discussed, in parliament, court decisions, and…
We’re excited to announce new April 2025 dates for our popular Individual Organising Training program. This practical 50-minute session equips…
The General Union has a lot of experience with contracts, the good and the bad. Now we’ve created this video…
This bulletin contains information on law changes that have either passed, or are being discussed, in parliament, court decisions, and…
As inflation continues to soar, Japan’s workers are struggling to keep up with the rising cost of living. Despite recent…
This bulletin contains information on law changes that have either passed, or are being discussed, in parliament, court decisions, and…
How does a workplace go from one isolated union member to winning a significant pay rise in just a few…
On 14 February, under warm sunshine hinting at the arrival of spring, we held another street labour consultation in Ropponmatsu,…