Thanks for Your Service, Now Pay Up! Altia’s Parting Gift to ALTs
In recent negotiations, the union formally demanded that Altia Central increase wages and extend contracts through March 31. Every March,…
In recent negotiations, the union formally demanded that Altia Central increase wages and extend contracts through March 31. Every March,…
Please note this is a Japanese language training session LINE messages that won’t stop in the middle of the night—could…
A Recent Consultation Sandra called us last month. Her company promoted her to “Assistant Manager” six months ago and told…
Our “Individual Organising Training” is back with new dates for July & August! Designed to give you the tools and…
Want to build union power in your workplace but not sure how to start? Our Individual Organising Training is back…
General Union Fukuoka Office An unexpected call from the labour bureau led to one of those moments that perfectly illustrates…
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…
We’re excited to announce new April 2025 dates for our popular Individual Organising Training program. This practical 50-minute session equips…
The General Union has a lot of experience with contracts, the good and the bad. Now we’ve created this video…
How does a workplace go from one isolated union member to winning a significant pay rise in just a few…
On 14 February, under warm sunshine hinting at the arrival of spring, we held another street labour consultation in Ropponmatsu,…
SummaryThe majority of workers in Japan have the right to take maternity/paternity leave and receive childbirth allowances and childcare benefits.…
When universities cancel classes due to low enrollment, many teachers assume they have no recourse. This commonly happens in two…
Want to make real change in your workplace? Our popular Individual Organising Training shows you how to start conversations about…
The General Union’s IT/Tech Branch kicks off 2025 with an important workshop for tech workers, “How to Fight a PIP”…