AEON Online and the Push for Fair Contracts in a Shifting Industry
It’s not unusual for companies to change with the times. In the language education industry, it’s essential to update pedagogy…
It’s not unusual for companies to change with the times. In the language education industry, it’s essential to update pedagogy…
Teaching English requires dedication, compassion, and professionalism. Every day, ECC teachers put their health and energy into delivering exceptional education…
In a time when workers’ rights are under attack, the power of collective action is more crucial than ever. As…
How does a workplace go from one isolated union member to winning a significant pay rise in just a few…
The Japanese EFL landscape offers opportunities as varied as the teachers it attracts. Some seek cultural immersion, while others bring…
From language schools to universities to international schools and all across Japan, the General Union had a fantastic year improving…
The Goethe-Institut dispute in Kansai demonstrates how solidarity and collective action can challenge unfair restructuring. When the Institute announced plans…
On October 10, ten of the General Union’s members, family, and friends came to support their fellow member and the…
With a falling yen and rising inflation, ECC branch members demanded better than their standard raise of 1% or less…
General Union members at a vocational school (senmon gakko) had been fighting an uphill battle for years, demanding fair bonuses…
In a remarkable demonstration of what dedication, unity, and strategic action can achieve, the General Union’s ALC branch has secured…
In a recent case that highlights the power of organized labor, a dedicated teacher’s decision to join a union led…
2023 negotiations with Berlitz saw workers receiving a substantial pay increase for the first time in over 30 years. The…
For over 20 years, ECC members have been fighting for benefits in the workplace. Some of the things we have…
What was 2023 like for the schools sector of the General Union? It was obviously a busy year, with some…