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…
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…