Doshisha Kori Leafletting Action
Monday, January 16, General Union’s Doshisha Kori Junior and Senior High School Branch undertook its first ever dispute action in…
Labour Update Bulletin #157
This bulletin contains information on law changes that have either passed, or are being discussed, in parliament, court decisions, and…
Labour Update Bulletin #156
This bulletin contains information on law changes that have either passed, or are being discussed, in parliament, court decisions, and…
No Union Busting!
On the morning of January 1, 2023, about 500 workers and many union flags gathered in front of the Osaka…
Labour Update Bulletin #155
This bulletin contains information on law changes that have either passed, or are being discussed, in parliament, court decisions, and…
A Unionist’s Qualms with Quiet Quitting
A Unionist’s Qualms with Quiet Quitting By Fredrick Henley Quiet quitting – the act of putting in the least amount…
Labour Update Bulletin #154
This bulletin contains information on law changes that have either passed, or are being discussed, in parliament, court decisions, and…
NEW GU Website: Coming Soon
A new, updated General Union website is set to be released very soon. Want a glimpse into the newly designed site? …
Labor Update Bulletin #153
This bulletin contains information on law changes, government discussions, court decisions, and other labor issues in Japan. We hope that…
Unfair Labour Practices Suit Filed at ILC
The union has filed a ULP (unfair labour practices) suit against ILC (International Language Centre 国際教育社・国際語学センター) where one of our…
Labor Update Bulletin #152
This bulletin contains information on law changes, government discussions, court decisions, and other labor issues in Japan. We hope that…
GABA Cuts Working Hours, Teachers Voice Disapproval!
Last July, Nova acquired Gaba. Nova has already made a number of changes. Among other things, the purchase looks to…
Labor Update Bulletin #151
This bulletin contains information on law changes, government discussions, court decisions, and other labor issues in Japan. We hope that…
Labor Update Bulletin #150
This bulletin contains information on law changes, government discussions, court decisions, and other labor issues in Japan. We hope that…
GEM School: Not All Sparkles and Joy
This past October, General Union held two Collective Bargaining meetings with Shikoku-based, kid-centric English school GEM School. The sessions were…