On July 24, union members and community allies gathered in Osaka for a powerful protest against the unjust arrest of SEIU President David Huerta and in defense of immigrant workers’ rights around the world.

Organized by the General Union, the protest drew attention to Huerta’s arrest on June 6 during a peaceful demonstration against a violent ICE raid in Los Angeles. His case has become a symbol of the growing crackdown on labor leaders and immigrant communities. The message from Osaka was clear: this is a global issue, and we are paying attention.

Protestors marched from Osaka City Hall to the U.S. Consulate, around the Consulate General, and ended with a demonstration march through downtown Osaka to a park near Osaka Station. Protesters carried signs and chanted slogans demanding justice, the right to protest, and protections for migrant workers everywhere. With police approval and a peaceful route, the demonstration was both a public act of resistance and a strong reminder that the labor movement is international and growing stronger through unity.

This action came at a time when anti-immigrant rhetoric and repression of union activity are on the rise in many countries. From the U.S. to Japan, migrant workers continue to be targeted, silenced, and exploited. The protest made it clear that we will not remain silent in the face of these injustices.

We want to extend a special thank you to the Osaka Union Network for joining the action and showing their support. Their presence added strength to our call for justice and reminded everyone that when unions work together, our voices carry further.

The fight is not over. But on July 24, in the heart of Osaka, people stood together to say: international solidarity is not just a slogan. It is a movement in motion.