Big Company or Small, Eikaiwa Workers Deserve Good Faith
Over the past year, we’ve seen a sharp rise in the number of teachers contacting us from smaller English conversation…
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…
Berlitz Workers Break 30-year Pay Freeze
2023 negotiations with Berlitz saw workers receiving a substantial pay increase for the first time in over 30 years. The…
Fighting for Change: General Union’s Look Back and Plans for the Language School Industry in 2024
2023 marked a period of gradual recovery in the language school industry, characterized by major corporations tightening their grip on…
Inflation is on the rise!
The cost of basic necessities is rising at an unprecedented level, hitting the pockets of every consumer. From paper towels…
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…
Berlitz, ECC Workers Demand a Pay Rise in Reaction to Government Plan
The Berlitz and ECC branches of the General Union recently issued their annual demands to their respective employers. Among other things,…
Shots at Eikaiwa
In early July, Before the vaccine supplies issues occurred, we sent a letter to the six main Eikaiwas AEON, Berlitz,…
Just in Time for Summer – Vaccination Roll Out
Two months ago, in response to the state of emergency, the General Union issued a letter of inquiry to Japan’s…
Eikaiwas and the Pandemic: Much Talk, Little Action – But we demand more!
The corona virus is something we are all sick of but with the third state of emergency in progress. We…