General Union Victory at Canadian Embassy on Kyodo News
A former Canadian Embassy worker in Tokyo has successfully retroactively enrolled in Japan’s employment insurance scheme, securing previously denied benefits.…
Language Schools
The New Deal for ALTs Second Wave Survey is Live!
In the realm of English language education in Japan, Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) play a pivotal role, yet their working…
Labour Update Bulletin #180
This bulletin contains information on law changes that have either passed, or are being discussed, in parliament, court decisions, and…
Spare a Thought for the Poor ALTs Working for Fukuoka City BOE!
Their work for the 2024 academic year starting from April 1 has been put up for tender. The results of…
Show Some Love to Your Workers, Doshisha!
This Valentine’s Day, a dozen union members gathered at the main gates of Doshisha University to demand the corporation recognize…
Rethinking ALT Employment: Charting a Course for a Fairer System
The General Union’s study delves into our latest “All Japan Board of Education Survey”, uncovering critical insights into Assistant Language…
Doshisha Updates Issue #6
Working at Doshisha? Tell us about your working conditions so we can better help YOU! Click here for the Doshisha…
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
Working at Doshisha? Tell us about your working conditions so we can better help YOU! Click here for the Doshisha…
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%.…