A Maternity Allowance Consultation: A Powerful Reminder of Why Labour Unions Matter
General Union Fukuoka Office An unexpected call from the labour bureau led to one of those moments that perfectly illustrates…
Shakai Hoken Showdown: Busting Employer Myths and Fighting for Your Rights
Put your knowledge to the test by taking our myth busting quiz and discover the truth behind common misconceptions about…
Peace of Mind: Why Proper Social Insurance Enrolment Matters
“It gives me peace of mind to know that whatever happens, I won’t have to bankrupt myself if I need…
“My Boss Says No!” – Understanding Your Right to Employee Health and Pension Insurance
Many workers are wrongly denied enrollment in Employee Health and Pension Insurance (Shakai Hoken). The first step is knowing if…
Paying the Price: How My Employer’s Insurance Mistake Haunted Me
A story from union member Theron Muller When I first came to Japan in 2000 it was to work for…
Help Us Map Shakai Hoken Coverage: Do the Questionnaire at genu.cc/shakaiQ
Help Us Map Shakai Hoken Coverage: Do the Questionnaire at genu.cc/shakaiQ The General Union is conducting a nationwide survey on…
I Didn’t Want to Join Shakai Hoken—Now I’m Thankful I Did
by Chris Flynn In 1995 I got my first full time contract to teach at a Junior College. I was…
Everything You Need to Know About Pension in Japan
Unable to join our pension info session on October 27? No problem! We have the presentation available in PDF and…
Employees’ Pension: A Comprehensive and Superior Retirement System
(See here for a more detailed explanation of the pension system) Japan’s Employees’ Pension Insurance (Shakai Hoken) offers significant advantages…
Employee Health Insurance (Shakai Hoken): A Superior Healthcare System
(See here for more detailed information)Japan’s Employee Health Insurance (Shakai Hoken) offers significant advantages over the National Health Insurance system…
Social Insurance Hotline Cards – Get Them and Share
Social Insurance Hotline Cards – Get Them and Share Them at si.genu.cc/SH-cards Major changes in social insurance eligibility mean more…
Making ¥1.48 Million Treatment Affordable: A Health Insurance Success Story
A story from a General Union member. I use a medication called DUPIXENT (dupilumab) to treat my severe atopic dermatitis…
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Check Your Social Insurance Enrolment Eligibility Now Are you getting the social insurance coverage you’re entitled to? A recent discovery…
Health and Pension Rights Now! Are you eligible for Shakai Hoken this October? Contact us Now!!
Unlock Your Shakai Hoken Rights: Online Info Session Date: Sunday, 27 October Time: 13:00 – 16:15 – Zoom Discover the…
Shakai Hoken: Comprehensive Info Session – All Welcome
Shakai Hoken: Comprehensive Info Session – ZoomDate: Sunday, 27 OctoberTime:Pension Rights 13:00 – 14:30Health Insurance 14:45 – 16:15Topics: Pension system…