Doshisha Updates Issue #6
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Labour Update Bulletin #179
This bulletin contains information on law changes that have either passed, or are being discussed, in parliament, court decisions, and…
GU Protest Held at Doshisha International Academy – Strikes Loom
On the last day of January, about twenty union members, including representatives of Osaka Zenrokyo, held a small protest in…
Workers at ECC Make Up One of General Union’s Largest Workplace Branches, and for Good Reason!
For over 20 years, ECC members have been fighting for benefits in the workplace. Some of the things we have…
2023 Schools Round Up!
What was 2023 like for the schools sector of the General Union? It was obviously a busy year, with some…
Doshisha Updates Issue #5
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General Union Leafleting Action at Yamaguchi Gakuen!
On January 14, General Union members and staff gathered outside Yamaguchi Gakuen to share leaflets with the public about Yamaguchi…
Fighting for Change: General Union’s Look Back and Plans for the Language School Industry in 2024
2023 marked a period of gradual recovery in the language school industry, characterized by major corporations tightening their grip on…
Union Members Stand Up Against Pay-cuts at Yamaguchi Gakuen
Imagine working at the same company for over 7 years, only to have your hours and salary slashed by 70%.…
Catch the Next Big Wave in the ALT Field: 2nd Wave Survey Kickoff Monday, February 5th!
In 2022-23, the New Deal for ALTs campaign ran the National ALT/JET/AET Survey to gain a better understanding of working…
Labor Activists Stand Up Against Union Busting Outside Osaka Prefectural Police Headquarters
On the morning of January 1, 2024, approximately 500 trade union and community activists from Osaka and various parts of…
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…
Take Action and Assert Your Rights! – Sharing Our Experiences at the Canadian Embassy
This article serves as a follow-up to the Canadian Embassy story we reported in April 2023 Securing Rights at Last…
Dear GU Members and Supporters
As we step into the new year, we would like to reconnect with our shared goals and extend our warm…
Doshisha Updates Issue #4
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