Introducing General Union Theme Months 2026–2027
At the General Union, we believe that knowledge is one of the strongest tools workers have. This year, we are…
Toshiaki Asari (1949–2026)
At the General Union’s Annual General Meeting on 17 May, Toshi Asari was re-elected as Chair. He wasn’t in the…
May Day 2026: Why Your Participation Matters
May first is not just a date on the calendar. It’s May Day, a global day of action rooted in…
Stand Together April 26: Solidarity Demo Against Division
On April 26, the Kinki Demonstration Committee is organizing a March for Rights and Peace in Osaka. The General Union’s…
Join Us for Hanami Celebrations in Fukuoka, Tokyo, and Osaka
Spring is here, and with it comes one of Japan’s most beloved traditions, hanami! The General Union is excited to…
General Union Members Join “March in March” for Immigrant Workers
General Union members participated in the March in March demonstration for immigrant workers held in Tokyo on March 15, standing…
Stand Together on March 20: No to War, No to Exclusion, Yes to Solidarity
On March 20, a broad coalition of community members and activists will gather in Osaka for the “Anti-War, Anti-Exclusion 1,000…
Sign the Petition: “No to Hate!”
A coalition of civil society and labor organizations has launched a nationwide “No to Hate” petition calling for broad public…
Video Now Available: “Is Your Residency Status at Risk?”
The video recording of our recent seminar on proposed immigration system changes is now available to watch. These government plans…
Is Your Residency Status at Risk? Presentation From Public Meeting Now Available
The Japanese government has announced plans and proposals for major immigration system changes. These reforms could affect a wide range…
Is Your Residency Status at Risk?
Public Meeting – Sunday, 7 December 2025 at 14:00 via ZOOM Open to all. Bring your friends, colleagues, and anyone concerned about these…
When Governments Can’t Raise Wages, They Raise Ghosts
When a government can’t raise wages, it raises ghosts. Real wages have been falling for the vast majority of the past four years and…
We’re Fighting for a Minimum Wage of ¥1,500/Hour and ¥260,000/Month for Every GU Member
We Demand Minimum Wage Councils Implement ¥1,500/Hour Across All Prefectures Now The minimum wage supposedly reached ¥1,121 nationwide this year.…
Important Changes to Unemployment Benefits from April 2025
— Three key points you should know — From 1 April 2025, Japan’s Employment Insurance system has changed the restriction period…
Individual Organising Training Version 4 Up and Running
Our Individual Organising Training is back, stronger than ever. Version 4 brings together everything we’ve learned from past sessions, updated…