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…
Global Solidarity in Action: Protest in Osaka Stands Up for Immigrant and Workers’ Rights
On July 24, union members and community allies gathered in Osaka for a powerful protest against the unjust arrest of…
From LA to Osaka: A Global Stand for Workers’ Rights – Protest on July 24
On Friday 6th of June, David Huerta the President of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) was arrested whilst taking…
General Union Joins Action Against Unfair Labor Practices at Nitto Denko
Osaka, June 20 The General Union participated in a protest action held outside the annual general meeting of shareholders of…
Seeking Justice for Nguyet: Vietnamese Intern Appeals Conviction After Stillbirth Tragedy
May 27, 2025 By Shinichiro Nakajima (Comusta-Kar Association for Living Together with Foreigners) (translated from Japanese) Ms. Nguyet, a Vietnamese…
General Union Members Show Nationwide Solidarity on May Day
On May 1st, members of the General Union demonstrated their commitment to workers’ rights by participating in May Day events…
Celebrating Women in Leadership in General Union!
In a time when workers’ rights are under attack, the power of collective action is more crucial than ever. As…