Labor Bulletin #211
This bulletin contains information on law changes that have either passed, or are being discussed, in parliament, court decisions, and…
Your Rights at Work
Your Entitlement to Maternity/Childcare Leave & Benefits
SummaryThe majority of workers in Japan have the right to take maternity/paternity leave and receive childbirth allowances and childcare benefits.…
Think Your University Can Cancel Classes Without Paying? Think Again
When universities cancel classes due to low enrollment, many teachers assume they have no recourse. This commonly happens in two…
Contract Clout: How Unlimited Term Contracts Strengthens Union Bargaining
A recent victory at a Kansai-based university of foreign studies shows the power of unlimited term contracts in protecting members’…
Labor Update Bulletin #210
This bulletin contains information on law changes that have either passed, or are being discussed, in parliament, court decisions, and…
Remote Work Rights in Japan: The General Union’s Perspective Featured in TokyoDev
The General Union’s expertise on remote worker rights in Japan was recently highlighted in an in-depth article by TokyoDev, a…
Secure Stability for Students’ Success! Directly Hire your ALTs!
General Union is supporting dispatch ALTs in Kyoto to be directly employed , and to protect the direct employment of…
Labor Update Bulletin #209
This bulletin contains information on law changes that have either passed, or are being discussed, in parliament, court decisions, and…
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…
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”…