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…
1500 Yen Minimum Wage Now! Sign the Petition
As inflation continues to soar, Japan’s workers are struggling to keep up with the rising cost of living. Despite recent…
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Want ￥12,000 a Month? Organise a Union!
How does a workplace go from one isolated union member to winning a significant pay rise in just a few…
Meeting Workers Where They Are: Fukuoka Street Consultations Continue in 2025!
On 14 February, under warm sunshine hinting at the arrival of spring, we held another street labour consultation in Ropponmatsu,…
General Union and Supporting Workers in Transition
The Japanese EFL landscape offers opportunities as varied as the teachers it attracts. Some seek cultural immersion, while others bring…
Osaka Zenrokyo 2025 Flag Raising: Unions Unite for 2025
On 8 January 2025, the ‘Osaka Zenrokyo 2025 Hatabiraki (Flag Raising Party)’ was held at the Osaka PLP Hall, where…
2025 New Years Day Action Against Union Busting
On the morning of 1 January 2025, as in previous years, a rally against the union busting of the Kan’nama…
Supporting Transgender Rights: A Commitment to Union Unity
The General Union’s strength lies in our unity and collective action. When workers face discrimination or disrespect based on their…
The GU on Unpacking Japan Podcast
The General Union’s General Secretary Dennis Tesolat recently sat down with the hosts of “Unpacking Japan” podcast to discuss the…
Want a Better Workplace? Learn How to Organize a Union!
Wish you could do something about improving your workplace? Want a workplace where your rights as both an employee and…
Support the Petition for Ms. Nguyet, Technical Trainee
Under the Technical Intern Training Program, which continues to be criticized as a modern-day slavery system, the practice of making…
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…