Social Insurance Hotline Cards – Get Them and Share
Social Insurance Hotline Cards – Get Them and Share Them at si.genu.cc/SH-cards Major changes in social insurance eligibility mean more…
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Check Your Social Insurance Enrolment Eligibility Now Are you getting the social insurance coverage you’re entitled to? A recent discovery…
Health and Pension Rights Now! Are you eligible for Shakai Hoken this October? Contact us Now!!
Unlock Your Shakai Hoken Rights: Online Info Session Date: Sunday, 27 October Time: 13:00 – 16:15 – Zoom Discover the…
Shakai Hoken: Comprehensive Info Session – All Welcome
Shakai Hoken: Comprehensive Info Session – ZoomDate: Sunday, 27 OctoberTime:Pension Rights 13:00 – 14:30Health Insurance 14:45 – 16:15Topics: Pension system…
Unnoticed Pension Non-Enrollment: A Former ALT’s Bitter Experience
A story from union member F.R. I hope this finds you well. I am writing to share my personal experience…
Part-Time at a university? Read About Your Health and Pension Insurance Rights!
Are you a part-time university teacher working 20 hours or more per week? You might be missing out on crucial…
1 October Shakai Hoken Expansion: Are You Covered? Check Now!
As of 1 October 2024, more workers than ever are eligible for Shakai Hoken (Employee Health and Pension Insurance). The…
Shobyo Teate: Your Financial Lifeline During Illness or Injury
Are you enrolled in Employee Health and Pension Insurance (Shakai Hoken)? If not, you might be missing out on a…
Big Change in Health and Pension Insurance is Coming
From October 2024, companies with 51 or more employees already enrolled in Shakai Hoken will be required to enroll additional…
Shakai Hoken, a Financial Lifesaver for Unexpected Surgery
How Japan’s High-Cost Medical Expense System caps out-of-pocket costs, eases financial burden, and allows patients to focus on recovery I…
A Tale of Two Teachers: Why Employment Status Matters
Ellie and Maria, both excited to teach English in Japan, joined ECC and NOVA, respectively. Little did they know how…
Shakai Hoken: More Than Just Health Coverage
How Japan’s social insurance system provides peace of mind and financial relief for both routine and chronic health issues Many…
Maternity Leave and the 29.5 Hour Eikaiwa Dance
A testimonial from union member Leslie One thing my grandmother taught me was to always be prepared for what’s ahead.…
From Advocate to Beneficiary: The story of a union leader & paraplegic
-The real benefits only available through shakai hoken- Dennis Tesolat, General Secretary of the General Union, never imagined he’d become…
Are You Ready for the Change? October 2024 is Coming Soon
Most General Union members work in irregular or part-time employment. We now have some important news that could significantly impact…