Celebrating Women in Leadership in General Union!
In a time when workers’ rights are under attack, the power of collective action is more crucial than ever. As…
Secure Stability for Students’ Success! Directly Hire your ALTs!
General Union is supporting dispatch ALTs in Kyoto to be directly employed , and to protect the direct employment of…
Protect Education, Protect Employment: Opposing Kitanagoya City’s Plan to Outsource ALTs
On 4 October, ALTs working for the Kitanagoya City Board of Education received a letter. Titled “Report on ALT Staffing…
General Union’s Groundbreaking ALT Survey Gains National Attention
The General Union’s comprehensive survey on Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) in Japan has garnered significant attention, including a feature in…
Fukuoka ALT Challenges Board of Education: GU Demands Collective Bargaining for Direct Employment
On 2 May, the General Union demanded collective bargaining with the Fukuoka City and Fukuoka City Board of Education to…
Are Fukuoka City ALTs Disposable?
On 5 March, the General Union in Fukuoka submitted a “petition” directly to the Fukuoka City Board of Education urging them to employ ALTs…
The New Deal for ALTs Second Wave Survey is Live!
In the realm of English language education in Japan, Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) play a pivotal role, yet their working…
Spare a Thought for the Poor ALTs Working for Fukuoka City BOE!
Their work for the 2024 academic year starting from April 1 has been put up for tender. The results of…
Rethinking ALT Employment: Charting a Course for a Fairer System
The General Union’s study delves into our latest “All Japan Board of Education Survey”, uncovering critical insights into Assistant Language…
2023 Schools Round Up!
What was 2023 like for the schools sector of the General Union? It was obviously a busy year, with some…
Catch the Next Big Wave in the ALT Field: 2nd Wave Survey Kickoff Monday, February 5th!
In 2022-23, the New Deal for ALTs campaign ran the National ALT/JET/AET Survey to gain a better understanding of working…
Interac: ALTs are not disposable!
The Interac employment contract contains the clause: “It is agreed that this contract is non-renewable and will not be renegotiated…
Unmasking the Dark Realities: Corruption and Exploitation in Japan’s ALT Program
General Union’s Ongoing Battle for Better Working Conditions and Justice A Union Members Story Almost 10 years ago, along with…
ALT/JET National Survey Results Presentation
Want to learn more about the working conditions faced by ALTs & JETs? We invite you all to attend our…
National ALT/JET Survey a Huge Success!
A big thank you to all of you who provided data for our first ever national study of working conditions…