General Union Sues Yamaguchi Gakuen in Osaka District Court
On October 10, the General Union continues our battle at Yamaguchi Gakuen to recover the wages and benefits of our…
Fighting for Job Security: General Union’s Battle in Higher Education
The General Union is leading a crucial fight for employment security in Japan’s higher education sector. Our ongoing legal battles…
General Union Takes Stand for University and College Workers’ Rights
The General Union is at the forefront of protecting workers’ rights in the university and college sector, including those employed…
Osaka University Management Witnesses’ Testimony Backfires in Court
The lawsuit at Osaka District Court concerning Osaka University’s (Handai) refusal to convert long-serving part-time lecturers to unlimited-term employment has…
Osaka University Trial Begins July 10 – Witness Examination Starts
Join Us in Supporting Our Union Members! In 2021, two dedicated union members who had served as part-time lecturers at…
Doshisha Updates Issue #8
Download/View the PDF of Issue 8 Making Progress but problems persist: disputes continue Resolution for illegal employee representative elections at…
Doshisha Updates Issue #7
Download/View the PDF of Issue 7 Coming soon to Doshisha Corporation: Collective Bargaining Will there be legal compliance, or dispute…
Fighting for Fair Compensation: A Member’s Battle Against a 20% Pay Cut
At the heart of the General Union’s ongoing battle for workers’ rights lies the story of one member’s courageous fight…
Union Pickets Doshisha Kori, Vows to Fight Unlawful Class Cuts
Members of the General Union, along with representatives from Osaka Zenrokyo, held a spirited picket and leafletting action today, March…
Unlimited Term Contracts For University & Private School Workers Seminar
The presentation covers rights and facts about Unlimited Term Contracts (UTCs) for university and private school teachers in Japan. If…
Show Some Love to Your Workers, Doshisha!
This Valentine’s Day, a dozen union members gathered at the main gates of Doshisha University to demand the corporation recognize…
Doshisha Updates Issue #6
Working at Doshisha? Tell us about your working conditions so we can better help YOU! Click here for the Doshisha…
Doshisha Updates Issue #5
Working at Doshisha? Tell us about your working conditions so we can better help YOU! Click here for the Doshisha…
Apply HERE to Strengthen Your Job Security in 2024!
Sunday, 28 January at 13:00. Learn how to make your application for an Unlimited Term Contract (UTC) and protect your…
Doshisha Updates Issue #4
Working at Doshisha? Tell us about your working conditions so we can better help YOU! Click here for the Doshisha…