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…
Protect Education, Protect Employment: Opposing Kitanagoya City’s Plan to Outsource ALTs
On 4 October, ALTs working for the Kitanagoya City Board of Education received a letter. Titled “Report on ALT Staffing…
General Union’s Groundbreaking ALT Survey Gains National Attention
The General Union’s comprehensive survey on Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) in Japan has garnered significant attention, including a feature in…
Union Membership Yields Swift Results for Hardworking Teacher
In a recent case that highlights the power of organized labor, a dedicated teacher’s decision to join a union led…
Fukuoka ALT Challenges Board of Education: GU Demands Collective Bargaining for Direct Employment
On 2 May, the General Union demanded collective bargaining with the Fukuoka City and Fukuoka City Board of Education to…
Are Fukuoka City ALTs Disposable?
On 5 March, the General Union in Fukuoka submitted a “petition” directly to the Fukuoka City Board of Education urging them to employ ALTs…
The New Deal for ALTs Second Wave Survey is Live!
In the realm of English language education in Japan, Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) play a pivotal role, yet their working…
Spare a Thought for the Poor ALTs Working for Fukuoka City BOE!
Their work for the 2024 academic year starting from April 1 has been put up for tender. The results of…
Rethinking ALT Employment: Charting a Course for a Fairer System
The General Union’s study delves into our latest “All Japan Board of Education Survey”, uncovering critical insights into Assistant Language…
2023 Schools Round Up!
What was 2023 like for the schools sector of the General Union? It was obviously a busy year, with some…