NEW GU Website: Coming Soon
A new, updated General Union website is set to be released very soon. Want a glimpse into the newly designed site? …
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Labor Update Bulletin #153
This bulletin contains information on law changes, government discussions, court decisions, and other labor issues in Japan. We hope that…
Unfair Labour Practices Suit Filed at ILC
The union has filed a ULP (unfair labour practices) suit against ILC (International Language Centre 国際教育社・国際語学センター) where one of our…
Labor Update Bulletin #152
This bulletin contains information on law changes, government discussions, court decisions, and other labor issues in Japan. We hope that…
GABA Cuts Working Hours, Teachers Voice Disapproval!
Last July, Nova acquired Gaba. Nova has already made a number of changes. Among other things, the purchase looks to…
Labor Update Bulletin #151
This bulletin contains information on law changes, government discussions, court decisions, and other labor issues in Japan. We hope that…
Labor Update Bulletin #150
This bulletin contains information on law changes, government discussions, court decisions, and other labor issues in Japan. We hope that…
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…
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…