Shunto Wage Hikes: Unpacking the False Headlines
I. Introduction Amidst celebratory headlines about major Japanese corporations agreeing to record-setting 5%+ wage hikes in the 2024 Shunto negotiations…
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Are You Ready for the Change? October 2024 is Coming Soon
Most General Union members work in irregular or part-time employment. We now have some important news that could significantly impact…
Upcoming 6th Labor Consultation Volunteer Training Course Information
Please note this is a Japanese language event The 6th “Labor Consultation Volunteer Training Course” will be held on Sunday,…
Doshisha Updates Issue #8
Download/View the PDF of Issue 8 Making Progress but problems persist: disputes continue Resolution for illegal employee representative elections at…
Maximize Your Time with Your Newborn: What You Need to Know About Childcare Leave in Japan
If you’re on employee health insurance and pension, you may already know that you (or your spouse, if you’re the…
Fukuoka ALT Challenges Board of Education: GU Demands Collective Bargaining for Direct Employment
On 2 May, the General Union demanded collective bargaining with the Fukuoka City and Fukuoka City Board of Education to…
Doshisha Updates Issue #7
Download/View the PDF of Issue 7 Coming soon to Doshisha Corporation: Collective Bargaining Will there be legal compliance, or dispute…
#GUHappyMayDay: Let’s stand up for workers’ rights!
As International Workers’ Day approaches, it’s a time to reflect on the tireless efforts of workers worldwide and the victories…
Berlitz Workers Break 30-year Pay Freeze
2023 negotiations with Berlitz saw workers receiving a substantial pay increase for the first time in over 30 years. The…
Fighting for Fair Compensation: A Member’s Battle Against a 20% Pay Cut
At the heart of the General Union’s ongoing battle for workers’ rights lies the story of one member’s courageous fight…
General Union Joins the March in March in Tokyo to Support Foreign Workers Rights
On March 10, 2024, General Union members joined the March in March. One of the issues protested in this year’s…
Union Pickets Doshisha Kori, Vows to Fight Unlawful Class Cuts
Members of the General Union, along with representatives from Osaka Zenrokyo, held a spirited picket and leafletting action today, March…
Unlimited Term Contracts For University & Private School Workers Seminar
The presentation covers rights and facts about Unlimited Term Contracts (UTCs) for university and private school teachers in Japan. If…
Sign the Petition to Raise the Minimum Wage to 1500 Yen
NUGW (National Union of General Workers) has created a petition to the Central Minimum Wage Council asking for an immediate…
Are Fukuoka City ALTs Disposable?
On 5 March, the General Union in Fukuoka submitted a “petition” directly to the Fukuoka City Board of Education urging them to employ ALTs…