New 2020 System Leads To Wage Cuts For ALTs
The General Union has been dealing with consultations and grievances from union and non-union members at many different boards of…
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GABA: COVID-19 Case At Ikebukuro Learning Studio
On Monday August 10th, GABA closed its Ikebukuro Learning Studio (LS) after an instructor contracted COVID-19. The LS was closed…
3 Student Lessons – Brought To You By The NOVA Branch Strikers
After a 100 lesson strike on August 1st, and a 150+ lesson strike on August 8th, NOVA has finally made…
Demands Sent To 75 Universities And Colleges To Stop Face-to-Face Lessons
After a meeting attended by union members working in universities and professional training colleges (senmon gakko), due to concerns about…
Labor Update Bulletin #93 (08/2020)
This bulletin contains information on law changes, government discussions, court decisions, and other labor issues in Japan. We hope that…
Labor Update Bulletin #92 (07/2020)
This bulletin contains information on law changes, government discussions, court decisions, and other labor issues in Japan. We hope that…
August 1st, 2020: NOVA Members Strike 100 Classes! What’s Next?
Asked how she felt about being part of the largest strike to hit NOVA, tone union member answered, "I'm not…
Labor Update Bulletin #91 (07/2020)
This bulletin contains information on law changes, government discussions, court decisions, and other labor issues in Japan. We hope that…
Obituary: Remembering Yamahara Katsuji 1947 – 2020
He was known popularly to General Union members simply as Yamahara. No mister, no sir; just affectionately called Yamahara -…
GABA: Union Demands More Transparency Over COVID-19 Concerns
The General Union has learned that a client from Gaba Corporation's Jiyugaoka Learning Studio (LS) passed away from COVID-19. Gaba…
Labor Update Bulletin #90 (06/2020)
This bulletin contains information on law changes, government discussions, court decisions, and other labor issues in Japan. We hope that…
Labor Update Bulletin #89 (06/2020)
This bulletin contains information on law changes, government discussions, court decisions, and other labor issues in Japan. We hope that…
Labor Update Bulletin #88 (05/2020)
This bulletin contains information on law changes, government discussions, court decisions, and other labor issues in Japan. We hope that…
Gaba Corporation Hides COVID-19 Case From Instructors
As prefectures across Japan leave the state of emergency, Gaba Corporation is reopening its Learning Studios, and the union hopes…
Labor Update Bulletin #87 (05/2020)
This bulletin contains information on law changes, government discussions, court decisions, and other labor issues in Japan. We hope that…