Labor Update Bulletin #132 (2/2022)
This bulletin contains information on law changes, government discussions, court decisions, and other labor issues in Japan. We hope that…
General Union on JobsinJapan podcast
General Union general secretary Dennis Tesolat is interviewed on a number of current topics that will be of interest to…
“Poor Sales” Doesn’t Cut it When Your Job is On the Line!
“I was told by my company yesterday that they are firing me. When I asked my manager why, she said…
My Performance is Bad? Prove it!
“My boss recently called me into a meeting and gave me 30 days’ notice that I will be terminated. His…
Labor Update Bulletin #131 (1/2022)
This bulletin contains information on law changes, government discussions, court decisions, and other labor issues in Japan. We hope that…
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…
Message from a Jailed Union Activist・長期拘束されたた労働組合活動家からのメッセージ
Hello to all of you in Osaka. This is Ozawa, in Tokyo. I would like to express my respect for…
Labor Update Bulletin #130 (1/2022)
This bulletin contains information on law changes, government discussions, court decisions, and other labor issues in Japan. We hope that…
GU Sues Ecole Internationale Franco Japonaise – No employer Too Small or Too Far for us to Deal With!
The union has been trying to engage this Kanto employer in collective bargaining over the dismissal of a union member…
Report: Unions vs Government (2021/12/15)
On December 15, the General Union, with the cooperation of NUGW Headquarters and together with fellow NUGW unions Tokyo Nambu…
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Building a Stronger GU and Labour Movement in 2022
A happy New Year to all members and supporters. We would especially like to extend a warm welcome to our…
Labor Update Bulletin #129 (12/2021)
This bulletin contains information on law changes, government discussions, court decisions, and other labor issues in Japan. We hope that…
Osaka, General Union Joins March Against Police Repression
Sunday, December 12th, representatives of the General Union were proud to participate in an Osaka rally to condemn police repression…
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…
Labor Update Bulletin #128 (12/2021)
This bulletin contains information on law changes, government discussions, court decisions, and other labor issues in Japan. We hope that…