December 2024 Organizers of the Month: Building Unity at Okinawa International School
Congratulations to December’s Organizers of the Month at Okinawa International School The General Union proudly recognizes Paul, Matt, and Jimmy…
Congratulations to December’s Organizers of the Month at Okinawa International School The General Union proudly recognizes Paul, Matt, and Jimmy…
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The General Union is addressing serious workplace issues at the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Osaka, where a staff member has…
Put your knowledge to the test by taking our myth busting quiz and discover the truth behind common misconceptions about…
The Goethe-Institut dispute in Kansai demonstrates how solidarity and collective action can challenge unfair restructuring. When the Institute announced plans…
“It gives me peace of mind to know that whatever happens, I won’t have to bankrupt myself if I need…
Many workers are wrongly denied enrollment in Employee Health and Pension Insurance (Shakai Hoken). The first step is knowing if…
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A story from union member Theron Muller When I first came to Japan in 2000 it was to work for…
The Fukuoka Office of the General Union is preparing for its third Labor Consultation Session, scheduled for Sunday, December 15th.…
Recently we have been receiving many consultation requests regarding PIPs (performance improvement plans), how to handle them from an employee…
Help Us Map Shakai Hoken Coverage: Do the Questionnaire at genu.cc/shakaiQ The General Union is conducting a nationwide survey on…
by Chris Flynn In 1995 I got my first full time contract to teach at a Junior College. I was…
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In Japan, it’s common to see both large domestic and international companies hiring global IT/tech talent. On the domestic side,…