This bulletin contains information on law changes that have either passed, or are being discussed, in parliament, court decisions, and other labor issues in Japan that are of interest to activists.
In this bulletin:
- Low pension measures to be decided in 5 years – Amended law enacted, promoting elimination of work restraint
- Korean and Japanese construction unions issue joint statement – Declaration of solidarity against “government oppression”
- Parents sue Japan Post over postal worker’s death from overwork – Seeking compensation at Tokyo District Court Tachikawa Branch
- “I remain silent” 143 times, yet interrogation continued – Union case leads to compensation claim against state
- Japan Pavilion staff at Expo form labor union demanding improvements after complaints of “short breaks, can’t go to toilet”
- Children engaged in “child labor” reach approximately 138 million worldwide – UN
- Gender Gap Index: Japan ranks 118th, political field ranking declines
- Unlimited-term conversion rule “factor in Japan’s declining research capability” – Half of national universities respond
And more!