General Union Calls Out Altia Central’s Delay Tactics: “Our Members Want to Work – Come to the Table”
After Altia Central refused to meet us for collective bargaining early in our strike, dispatch ALTs (Assistant Language Teachers) at…
Health Care, Sick Days, and Paid Leave: November Workshops
Did you take the day off the last time you were sick? Do you even know if you’re “allowed”? Understanding…
Altia Central Must Pay a Living Wage in Kyoto
Altia Central proudly declares on its website that it is “a company specialising in dispatching foreign Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs)…
We’re Fighting for a Minimum Wage of ¥1,500/Hour and ¥260,000/Month for Every GU Member
We Demand Minimum Wage Councils Implement ¥1,500/Hour Across All Prefectures Now The minimum wage supposedly reached ¥1,121 nationwide this year.…
End the Year Strong: Individual Organising Training for November & December
The year’s almost done. You’ve been thinking about organising your workplace but haven’t made the move yet. Now’s the time.…
Important Changes to Unemployment Benefits from April 2025
— Three key points you should know — From 1 April 2025, Japan’s Employment Insurance system has changed the restriction period…
Labor Bulletin #230
This bulletin contains information on law changes that have either passed, or are being discussed, in parliament, court decisions, and…
Typhoon Day? Cancelled Classes? No Pay? Keep Reading
When a typhoon warning goes up or an employer decides to close for “safety reasons,” many workers assume they’ve just lost a…
Labor Bulletin #229
This bulletin contains information on law changes that have either passed, or are being discussed, in parliament, court decisions, and…
Beyond Term Limits: the 5-Year Rule and You
SEMINAR – Sunday, 30 November at 19:00 to 21:00 via ZOOM RSVP your attendance → https://uni.genu.cc/UTC The General Union invites you to an important…
Understanding Your Payslip: What Every Employee Should See
Every worker deserves transparency when it comes to their pay. Your 給与明細書 (kyūyo meisaisho), or payslip, is an important document…
Labor Bulletin #228
This bulletin contains information on law changes that have either passed, or are being discussed, in parliament, court decisions, and…
Read “Freedom, Risk, and Protection: What Japan’s Freelance Act Really Means for Tech Workers” at tokyodev.com
Japan’s freelance tech market is booming, but that growth comes with risk. The Freelance Act now guarantees written contracts, 60-day…
Can Freelancers Join a Union? Sometimes Yes, Sometimes No.
First, let’s clear one thing up. Many so-called freelancers in Japan are actually misclassified by employers, often on purpose. They…
Leap into Autumn with Organising Training
The leaves are turning, and so can your workplace. October dates for the Individual Organising Training are now open! Learn…