Speak Up, Stand Up: Empowering Japanese Eikaiwa Workers
General Union has a long history in eikaiwa, with a strong presence in the foreign teaching community. During discussion of…
Inexcusable Human Rights Violations at NOVA!
Eikaiwa NOVA faces scrutiny as its instructors have filed a human rights relief petition with the Osaka Bar Association Human…
Typhoons, Lost Income – And Coming Fines
Since being taken over by Nova in 2022, conditions for instructors at GABA have declined in a number of ways.…
GABA Instructors are Employees!
On October 1, 2023, GABA introduced the government’s new Invoicing System as a requirement for all instructors. In response to…
URGENT CALL TO ACTION: Stand Up Against Foreign Worker Discrimination at NOVA!
To become a plaintiff in this case, or just simply to lend your name to our fight, click here. Read on…
Inflation is on the rise!
The cost of basic necessities is rising at an unprecedented level, hitting the pockets of every consumer. From paper towels…
GABA, Stop Destroying Workers’ Lives and Rights!
On Friday, August 25th, General Union met with GABA to discuss wage increases and ensuring continued employment. 1. The effects…
A Union Story By Emiko Ogawa: What We Can Change and Protect at Our Schools with Unions
“Why not take action to make a change, instead of just complaining?” These words were my first encounter with a…
GU Member Testifies in Open Court – Stand in Solidarity for Job Security!
8 August at Osaka District Court. 11 am. We want members to attend as our member reads his opening statement…
Trust Your Foreign Teachers: NOVA’s Unnecessary Demand for Medical Certificates When Sick!
Collective Bargaining with NOVA on Tuesday, July 18 saw us demanding the company scrap Article 38, Paragraph 3 from the…
AEON Members Demand Action: Staffing Crisis and Teacher Support in Focus!
General Union’s AEON Branch calls on their employer to respond to significant concerns. One pressing issue raised by union members…
ISE English Conversation School Sued at the Osaka Labour Commission!
On July 4th, the GU filed a suit with the Osaka Prefectural Labour Commission against International School of English (ISE),…
GU Takes Jikei Group’s International Learning Centre to Civil Court
The General Union (GU) has taken action by filing a lawsuit against Jikei Group’s International Learning Centre (ILC) at the…
NOVA Holdings’ Disheartening Priorities: Prioritizing Profits Over Teachers
NOVA has some urgent issues that need to be addressed. They claim to care about education, but what about their…
Uniting for Our Rights: Industrial Action Seminar Sets the Stage for Change at Berlitz
We find ourselves at a critical juncture where our demands for fair treatment and improved working conditions have been met…