RCS Corporation: “Legal Compliance” Is Not Enough
On May 20, the General Union met RCS Corporation in collective bargaining regarding one of our members’ eligibility for shakai…
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…
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Want ￥12,000 a Month? Organise a Union!
How does a workplace go from one isolated union member to winning a significant pay rise in just a few…
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…
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Standing Together, Winning Together: From Your Workplace to Across Japan
From language schools to universities to international schools and all across Japan, the General Union had a fantastic year improving…