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:
- Minister of Education: “Will review unlimited-term conversion rules as necessary” regarding researcher employment termination issues
- “FY2024 English Education Implementation Status Survey (Overview)” June 23, 2025, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
- Upper House election announced today, 520 candidates expected to run – Focus on whether LDP-Komeito can maintain “majority”
- “Improve working conditions” – Union strikes at Yamanashi Red Cross Hospital, demanding response to staff shortages
- Labor contract recognized at cabaret club – Court orders payment of unpaid wages
- Nagasaki same-sex partner’s relocation allowance denied – Suing state for cancellation
- Former employee to sue Panasonic subsidiary for presenting re-employment conditions without considering chronic illness
- May consumer prices rise 3.7% – Expansion of growth, rice prices up 101.7%
- Nearly 30% of immigrants in Germany consider leaving due to discrimination and other reasons, as far-right parties gain ground
- Mental health issues at work reach record high – 1,055 cases recognized for workers’ compensation in FY2024
- Supreme Court ruling confirms “illegal” major cuts to welfare benefits – Plaintiffs’ victory finalized
- July food price increases affect 2,105 items – About 5 times more than same month last year
- Spring wage negotiations result in 5.25% increase – Rengo’s final tally shows second consecutive year above 5%
- Partnership system introduced in all 63 municipalities in Saitama Prefecture – Kawaguchi City’s adoption in January achieves uniform implementation across all local governments, with 14 couples utilizing the system in six months
And more!!