By filling out the application form, you are applying for membership to the General Union.

Welcome! Whether you have current workplace concerns or simply want to be part of making work better for everyone, joining a union means being part of something bigger than yourself. We work together to improve conditions for all workers.

Have a workplace issue? You can either discuss it with us first through our consultation site , or tell us about it here in your membership application.

Applications are confidential and will not be shared with your employer without your consent, and are reviewed and ratified about three times per month.

Once your application is reviewed, we will contact you to tell you whether it has been accepted or not.

Step 1: Read The Duties Of Membership

By joining the General Union, you commit yourself to the following obligations:

1. Keeping your dues paid up to date, and paying by an automatic process such as checkoff, bank debit, or PayPal transfer.

2. Participating in your own branch, attending your branch meetings and branch annual general meeting either in person or online.

3. Supporting fellow union members (from all union branches) who are in dispute with their employer.

Step 2: Union Dues

Dues are between ¥500 – ¥5,000 per month and is based upon your total pre-tax income from all employers. Your dues pay for the expenses of running the union and supporting other union members.

For more information about dues, see our dues page.