Workplace Harassment on the Rise?
We’re seeing a significant increase in workplace harassment grievances coming to the General Union’s online consultation portal (www.generalunion.org/consult). This raises…
Empowering Members: Individual Organising Training Expands with New April Dates
We’re excited to announce new April 2025 dates for our popular Individual Organising Training program. This practical 50-minute session equips…
Everything You Need to Know About Work Contracts in Japan – Video!
The General Union has a lot of experience with contracts, the good and the bad. Now we’ve created this video…
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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,…
Your Entitlement to Maternity/Childcare Leave & Benefits
SummaryThe majority of workers in Japan have the right to take maternity/paternity leave and receive childbirth allowances and childcare benefits.…
Think Your University Can Cancel Classes Without Paying? Think Again
When universities cancel classes due to low enrollment, many teachers assume they have no recourse. This commonly happens in two…
Start 2025 with a Bang: Learn How to Organise!
Want to make real change in your workplace? Our popular Individual Organising Training shows you how to start conversations about…
PIPs and How to Fight Them – Online Workshop for Tech Workers
The General Union’s IT/Tech Branch kicks off 2025 with an important workshop for tech workers, “How to Fight a PIP”…
3rd Consultation Training Session Hosted by GU Fukuoka Office!
The Fukuoka Office of the General Union is preparing for its third Labor Consultation Session, scheduled for Sunday, December 15th.…
Non-Renewal? Know When You Can Demand Reasons
Workers on fixed-term contracts in Japan have the right to demand a written explanation if their employer decides not to…
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…
HOOK: Hands Off Our Koma – Part 1: A Decade of Proactive Defence
Since 2010, the General Union has been running the HOOK (Hands Off Our Koma) Campaign to prevent universities from reducing…
What Makes a Good Contract? Find out at our September Contract Workshop Series!
Have you ever wondered: We have the answers and more! Everyone is welcome to attend any of our contract workshops…
New Labor Consultation Series Launches in Fukuoka First Session: “Are you getting the paid leave you’re legally entitled to?”
The General Union Fukuoka Office is kicking off a new series of labor consultations, with the first face-to-face session scheduled…