Symposium 2024: Japan, Country of Choice for Foreign Workers?
The General Union presents the 2024 hybrid symposium. All are welcome to join us on Zoom or in person at…
Shocking Union Repression Exposed: 89 Workers Arrested in Japan’s Concrete Industry
This press conference at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan exposes the severe repression faced by the Kan’nama (Kansai Namakon…
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…
Statement on the Amendment to the Immigration Law
As a union with a high percentage of irregular foreign workers, General Union strongly opposes the revision of the immigration…
Shunto Wage Hikes: Unpacking the False Headlines
I. Introduction Amidst celebratory headlines about major Japanese corporations agreeing to record-setting 5%+ wage hikes in the 2024 Shunto negotiations…
Upcoming 6th Labor Consultation Volunteer Training Course Information
Please note this is a Japanese language event The 6th “Labor Consultation Volunteer Training Course” will be held on Sunday,…
#GUHappyMayDay: Let’s stand up for workers’ rights!
As International Workers’ Day approaches, it’s a time to reflect on the tireless efforts of workers worldwide and the victories…
General Union Joins the March in March in Tokyo to Support Foreign Workers Rights
On March 10, 2024, General Union members joined the March in March. One of the issues protested in this year’s…
Sign the Petition to Raise the Minimum Wage to 1500 Yen
NUGW (National Union of General Workers) has created a petition to the Central Minimum Wage Council asking for an immediate…
General Union Victory at Canadian Embassy on Kyodo News
A former Canadian Embassy worker in Tokyo has successfully retroactively enrolled in Japan’s employment insurance scheme, securing previously denied benefits.…
General Union Leafleting Action at Yamaguchi Gakuen!
On January 14, General Union members and staff gathered outside Yamaguchi Gakuen to share leaflets with the public about Yamaguchi…
Labor Activists Stand Up Against Union Busting Outside Osaka Prefectural Police Headquarters
On the morning of January 1, 2024, approximately 500 trade union and community activists from Osaka and various parts of…
Dear GU Members and Supporters
As we step into the new year, we would like to reconnect with our shared goals and extend our warm…
General Union Hybrid Symposium: Voices of Women in Struggle
All are welcome to join the General Union in conversation with 3 women about their struggles and successes as politicians,…
Loud Voices of Support for Takatsuki Namakon
On August 20, loud voices of support rose in Takatsuki City, Osaka Prefecture, for the fight of the Takatsuki Namakon…