Let’s Expand the Fight to Win Back Our Pension Rights!
Following the courageous legal action taken by General Union member Fred Ramos, two former Interac employees who are also union…
General Union Member Sues Interac! You May Be Able to Recover Yours, Too
On June 25, the first hearing was held at the Tokyo District Court in a lawsuit against Interac over its…
Workers Deserve Their Pensions: Interac Lawsuit Begins June 25
One of our members has filed a lawsuit against Interac Kanto South Co., Ltd. at the Tokyo District Court. The…
ALT Workers Push Back on Instability and Call for Industry-Wide Change
ALT workers across Japan are facing a system built on short-term contracts, unclear expectations, and constant uncertainty. At this week’s…
The Struggle of Dispatched ALTs at Kyoto Prefectural High Schools
Seven union members working as dispatched ALTs at Kyoto Prefectural High Schools carried out a strike against the dispatch company…
General Union Responds to Altia Central’s Proposal: The Strike Is Lifted – But Our Fight Has Only Just Begun!
After three rounds of collective bargaining with zero meaningful responses, Altia Central’s refusal to meet during the strike on November…
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)…
Altia Central: Pay a Living Wage! Kyoto Board of Education: Directly Hire ALTs!
On September 24th, we held collective bargaining with dispatch company Altia Central. Our demands were stark and simple: Nobody can…
Thanks for Your Service, Now Pay Up! Altia’s Parting Gift to ALTs
In recent negotiations, the union formally demanded that Altia Central increase wages and extend contracts through March 31. Every March,…
Celebrating Women in Leadership in General Union!
In a time when workers’ rights are under attack, the power of collective action is more crucial than ever. As…
Secure Stability for Students’ Success! Directly Hire your ALTs!
General Union is supporting dispatch ALTs in Kyoto to be directly employed , and to protect the direct employment of…
General Union and Supporting Workers in Transition
The Japanese EFL landscape offers opportunities as varied as the teachers it attracts. Some seek cultural immersion, while others bring…
Kyoto Board of Education Meets with ALT Union Members to Discuss Employment Concerns
The General Union and the Kyoto Prefectural Board of Education held an information exchange meeting in the Kyoto Prefectural Office…