GEM School: Not All Sparkles and Joy
This past October, General Union held two Collective Bargaining meetings with Shikoku-based, kid-centric English school GEM School. The sessions were…
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Nagoya International School Sued AGAIN!
Some people never learn As GU members prepare for the first testimony in our first unfair labour practice case against…
First Hearing: GU Members vs. Osaka University
On 17 October union members and supporters gathered at the Osaka District Court to support our union members who are…
6 November: GU Hybrid Symposium
Sunday, 6 November・１１月６日（日）14:00 to 17:00RSVP Attendance here・参加申し込みはこちら Hybrid Meeting: L-Osaka Minami-Kan (South Annex) Rm. 72 or ZOOMハイブリッド会議：エルおおさか南館７２又は、オンライン（ZOOM) Language: Japanese/English bilingual meeting…
Osaka University: Trial Begins Monday, 17 October
General Union members at Osaka University have filed a lawsuit against the university demanding that Osaka University accept the General…
Labor Update Bulletin #149
This bulletin contains information on law changes, government discussions, court decisions, and other labor issues in Japan. We hope that…
Shakai Hoken Law Changes 1 October
We just wanted to let you know that the as of 1 October, enrolment for Shakai Hoken (Employee’s Health &…
A Cool 50: GU end-of-summer University Campaign – Hands Off Our Koma! Don’t touch!
Part-time GU members at 50 universities and colleges are demanding that their employers do not cut any koma (lessons) from…
Labor Update Bulletin #148 (09/2022)
This bulletin contains information on law changes, government discussions, court decisions, and other labor issues in Japan. We hope that…
Send Protest Free Fax/Email to Nagoya International School
On Sunday, 25 September, over 40 union members gather online to hear about our dispute at Nagoya International School where a…
We Won’t Stand for Union Busting at Nagoya International School
Protest Action at Nagoya International SchoolSunday, 25 September – 19:30 ONLINE Sign up to attend to defend our member whose employment…
Labor Update Bulletin #147 (09/2022)
This bulletin contains information on law changes, government discussions, court decisions, and other labor issues in Japan. We hope that…
Negotiations Begin with TELUS International AI Japan
General Union held collective bargaining with the Japanese branch of the Canadian tech company TELUS International in late August. Workers’…
2020 Sanken Dispute Over!
The workers of the Sanken Korea sub-branch of the Metalworkers’ Union, Gyeongnam Branch (member of the Korean Confederation of Trade…
GU members file lawsuit against Osaka University demanding unlimited employment
Two General Union members who have been working at Osaka University (Handai) continuously for fifteen years filed a lawsuit against…