Care Workers’ Union Yamakikai Branch: Victorious Settlement in Damages Suit and Administrative Suit!
On May 11, the SLAP suit filed by social medical-care corporation Yamakikai against three union members–along with other accompanying lawsuits–was…
Language Schools
ISE English Conversation School Sued at the Osaka Labour Commission!
On July 4th, the GU filed a suit with the Osaka Prefectural Labour Commission against International School of English (ISE),…
Hands Off Our Koma: Stand Up for Job Security with Unlimited Term Contracts!
Jun 30, 2023 Unlimited Term Contracts, UTC Join the Hands Off Our Koma (HOOK) campaign led by the General Union (GU) to…
Labour Update Bulletin #168
Labour Update Bulletin #168 This bulletin contains information on law changes that have either passed, or are being discussed, in…
GU Takes Jikei Group’s International Learning Centre to Civil Court
The General Union (GU) has taken action by filing a lawsuit against Jikei Group’s International Learning Centre (ILC) at the…
NOVA Holdings’ Disheartening Priorities: Prioritizing Profits Over Teachers
NOVA has some urgent issues that need to be addressed. They claim to care about education, but what about their…
Uniting for Our Rights: Industrial Action Seminar Sets the Stage for Change at Berlitz
We find ourselves at a critical juncture where our demands for fair treatment and improved working conditions have been met…
Labour Update Bulletin #166
This bulletin contains information on law changes that have either passed, or are being discussed, in parliament, court decisions, and…
Protest at Brighton House is a Reunion Between Students and Teachers
On Friday, May 26 four unfairly dismissed instructors, one supportive husband, and two General Union office staff made their way…
NUGW Tokyo Members STRIKE British Council Tokyo
Sign the petition to STOP forced retirement at the British Council Tokyo and help NUGW member Annie keep her job…
Labour Update Bulletin #165
This bulletin contains information on law changes that have either passed, or are being discussed, in parliament, court decisions, and…
NUGW Tokyo Nambu Strike & Petition Against Forced Retirement at The British Council
Our sister union, NUGW Tokyo Nambu, are fighting forced retirement at the British Council Tokyo. Saturday May 20, General Union…
Labour Update Bulletin #164
This bulletin contains information on law changes that have either passed, or are being discussed, in parliament, court decisions, and…
Labour Update Bulletin #163
This bulletin contains information on law changes that have either passed, or are being discussed, in parliament, court decisions, and…
Why May Day Belongs to YOU
Another May 1st, another obligatory article about its history, eh? Let’s skip that. Or rather, let’s press the fast forward…