GU Takes Jikei Group’s International Learning Centre to Civil Court
The General Union (GU) has taken action by filing a lawsuit against Jikei Group’s International Learning Centre (ILC) at the…
NOVA Holdings’ Disheartening Priorities: Prioritizing Profits Over Teachers
NOVA has some urgent issues that need to be addressed. They claim to care about education, but what about their…
Uniting for Our Rights: Industrial Action Seminar Sets the Stage for Change at Berlitz
We find ourselves at a critical juncture where our demands for fair treatment and improved working conditions have been met…
Labour Update Bulletin #166
This bulletin contains information on law changes that have either passed, or are being discussed, in parliament, court decisions, and…
Protest at Brighton House is a Reunion Between Students and Teachers
On Friday, May 26 four unfairly dismissed instructors, one supportive husband, and two General Union office staff made their way…
NUGW Tokyo Members STRIKE British Council Tokyo
Sign the petition to STOP forced retirement at the British Council Tokyo and help NUGW member Annie keep her job…
Labour Update Bulletin #165
This bulletin contains information on law changes that have either passed, or are being discussed, in parliament, court decisions, and…
NUGW Tokyo Nambu Strike & Petition Against Forced Retirement at The British Council
Our sister union, NUGW Tokyo Nambu, are fighting forced retirement at the British Council Tokyo. Saturday May 20, General Union…
Labour Update Bulletin #164
This bulletin contains information on law changes that have either passed, or are being discussed, in parliament, court decisions, and…
Labour Update Bulletin #163
This bulletin contains information on law changes that have either passed, or are being discussed, in parliament, court decisions, and…
Why May Day Belongs to YOU
Another May 1st, another obligatory article about its history, eh? Let’s skip that. Or rather, let’s press the fast forward…
ALT/JET National Survey Results Presentation
Want to learn more about the working conditions faced by ALTs & JETs? We invite you all to attend our…
General Union SUES Brighton House English School at Osaka Labour Relations Commission
The General Union has sued Nishio, Aichi based Brighton House English School at the Osaka Labour Relations Commission for unfair…
Labour Update Bulletin #162
This bulletin contains information on law changes that have either passed, or are being discussed, in parliament, court decisions, and…
April 7th Collective Bargaining Kicked Off Between ECC and General Union
By Fred Henley Last Friday, the union’s representatives sat at the bargaining table with ECC’s management to discuss annual demands…