Altia Central: Pay a Living Wage! Kyoto Board of Education: Directly Hire ALTs!
On September 24th, we held collective bargaining with dispatch company Altia Central. Our demands were stark and simple: Nobody can…
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Labor Bulletin #227
This bulletin contains information on law changes that have either passed, or are being discussed, in parliament, court decisions, and…
Labor Bulletin #226
This bulletin contains information on law changes that have either passed, or are being discussed, in parliament, court decisions, and…
Variable Working Hours: What You Need to Watch For
In recent months, we’ve had a wave of consultations about working hours. Members are being told they must work Saturdays,…
Online Public Workshop: Understanding and Combating Power Harassment
Power harassment, sometimes called abuse of authority or workplace bullying, can be confusing and difficult to deal with. Many workers…
Labor Bulletin #225
This bulletin contains information on law changes that have either passed, or are being discussed, in parliament, court decisions, and…
Individual Organising Training Version 4 Up and Running
Our Individual Organising Training is back, stronger than ever. Version 4 brings together everything we’ve learned from past sessions, updated…
Canada’s World Expo Pavilion: A Tale of Workplace Chaos
This article has been removed because General Union is currently in negotiations.
Labor Bulletin #224
This bulletin contains information on law changes that have either passed, or are being discussed, in parliament, court decisions, and…
The “Best” Worst First Choice: Why Going to a Government Labour Office or Consultation Centre First Often Backfires
Summary: Going to government labour offices or consultation centres first seems logical when facing workplace problems, but it often backfires.…
Don’t be Number 970 Thousand and One: How Employers Cheat Workers out of Pensions
Summary: Nearly one million workers in Japan are being illegally excluded from Kosei Nenkin, losing pension coverage they’re entitled to. Employers…
Fighting Back Against Class Cuts: Why Universities Can’t Keep Dumping Their Problems on Workers
Universities are cutting part-time teachers’ classes and expecting workers to absorb 100% of the financial impact. The General Union says:…
Labor Bulletin #223
This bulletin contains information on law changes that have either passed, or are being discussed, in parliament, court decisions, and…
Global Solidarity in Action: Protest in Osaka Stands Up for Immigrant and Workers’ Rights
On July 24, union members and community allies gathered in Osaka for a powerful protest against the unjust arrest of…
Labor Bulletin #222
This bulletin contains information on law changes that have either passed, or are being discussed, in parliament, court decisions, and…