General Union and Supporting Workers in Transition
The Japanese EFL landscape offers opportunities as varied as the teachers it attracts. Some seek cultural immersion, while others bring…
Language Schools
General Union makes a request to the Royal Thai Consulate-General, Osaka
On 17 January, General Union members visited the Royal Thai Consulate-General, Osaka and made a written request to the Consulate-General…
Osaka Zenrokyo 2025 Flag Raising: Unions Unite for 2025
On 8 January 2025, the ‘Osaka Zenrokyo 2025 Hatabiraki (Flag Raising Party)’ was held at the Osaka PLP Hall, where…
Start 2025 with a Bang: Learn How to Organise!
Want to make real change in your workplace? Our popular Individual Organising Training shows you how to start conversations about…
Labor Update Bulletin #208
This bulletin contains information on law changes that have either passed, or are being discussed, in parliament, court decisions, and…
2025 New Years Day Action Against Union Busting
On the morning of 1 January 2025, as in previous years, a rally against the union busting of the Kan’nama…
PIPs and How to Fight Them – Online Workshop for Tech Workers
The General Union’s IT/Tech Branch kicks off 2025 with an important workshop for tech workers, “How to Fight a PIP”…
Kyoto Board of Education Meets with ALT Union Members to Discuss Employment Concerns
The General Union and the Kyoto Prefectural Board of Education held an information exchange meeting in the Kyoto Prefectural Office…
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Standing Together, Winning Together: From Your Workplace to Across Japan
From language schools to universities to international schools and all across Japan, the General Union had a fantastic year improving…
December 2024 Organizers of the Month: Building Unity at Okinawa International School
Congratulations to December’s Organizers of the Month at Okinawa International School The General Union proudly recognizes Paul, Matt, and Jimmy…
Labor Update Bulletin #207
This bulletin contains information on law changes that have either passed, or are being discussed, in parliament, court decisions, and…
Royal Thai Consulate-General in Osaka: Power Harassment and Systemic Non-Engagement
The General Union is addressing serious workplace issues at the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Osaka, where a staff member has…
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…
Standing Together Against Job Losses: A Case Study
The Goethe-Institut dispute in Kansai demonstrates how solidarity and collective action can challenge unfair restructuring. When the Institute announced plans…
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…