Understanding Your Payslip: What Every Employee Should See
Every worker deserves transparency when it comes to their pay. Your 給与明細書 (kyūyo meisaisho), or payslip, is an important document…
Can Freelancers Join a Union? Sometimes Yes, Sometimes No.
First, let’s clear one thing up. Many so-called freelancers in Japan are actually misclassified by employers, often on purpose. They…
Leap into Autumn with Organising Training
The leaves are turning, and so can your workplace. October dates for the Individual Organising Training are now open! Learn…
When Crime Pays: Japan’s Social Insurance Enforcement Charade
Imagine if the only penalty for dangerous speeding was being told to slow down. No fines, no licence points, no…
Variable Working Hours: What You Need to Watch For
In recent months, we’ve had a wave of consultations about working hours. Members are being told they must work Saturdays,…
Online Public Workshop: Understanding and Combating Power Harassment
Power harassment, sometimes called abuse of authority or workplace bullying, can be confusing and difficult to deal with. Many workers…
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…
The “Best” Worst First Choice: Why Going to a Government Labour Office or Consultation Centre First Often Backfires
Summary: Going to government labour offices or consultation centres first seems logical when facing workplace problems, but it often backfires.…
Don’t be Number 970 Thousand and One: How Employers Cheat Workers out of Pensions
Summary: Nearly one million workers in Japan are being illegally excluded from Kosei Nenkin, losing pension coverage they’re entitled to. Employers…
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…
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,…
5th Labor Consultation Volunteer Training Seminar, July 27
Please note this is a Japanese language training session LINE messages that won’t stop in the middle of the night—could…
Think You’re Not Entitled to Overtime Because You’re a “Manager”? You Might Be Getting Ripped Off
A Recent Consultation Sandra called us last month. Her company promoted her to “Assistant Manager” six months ago and told…
Want to Build Union Power in Your Workplace, But Not Sure How to Start?
Our “Individual Organising Training” is back with new dates for July & August! Designed to give you the tools and…
June Sessions: Learn How to Organize at Your Workplace
Want to build union power in your workplace but not sure how to start? Our Individual Organising Training is back…