The General Union’s Fight Against Illegal Exclusion from Social Insurance
Progress in 2025 and the Struggle Ahead in 2026 In 2025, one of the struggles the General Union fought hardest was…
When Crime Pays: Japan’s Social Insurance Enforcement Charade
Imagine if the only penalty for dangerous speeding was being told to slow down. No fines, no licence points, no…
Shakai Hoken Showdown: Busting Employer Myths and Fighting for Your Rights
Put your knowledge to the test by taking our myth busting quiz and discover the truth behind common misconceptions about…
Paying the Price: How My Employer’s Insurance Mistake Haunted Me
A story from union member Theron Muller When I first came to Japan in 2000 it was to work for…
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Check Your Social Insurance Enrolment Eligibility Now Are you getting the social insurance coverage you’re entitled to? A recent discovery…
Shakai Hoken: Comprehensive Info Session – All Welcome
Shakai Hoken: Comprehensive Info Session – ZoomDate: Sunday, 27 OctoberTime:Pension Rights 13:00 – 14:30Health Insurance 14:45 – 16:15Topics: Pension system…
Shobyo Teate: Your Financial Lifeline During Illness or Injury
Are you enrolled in Employee Health and Pension Insurance (Shakai Hoken)? If not, you might be missing out on a…
Shakai Hoken, a Financial Lifesaver for Unexpected Surgery
How Japan’s High-Cost Medical Expense System caps out-of-pocket costs, eases financial burden, and allows patients to focus on recovery I…
Shakai Hoken: More Than Just Health Coverage
How Japan’s social insurance system provides peace of mind and financial relief for both routine and chronic health issues Many…
From Advocate to Beneficiary: The story of a union leader & paraplegic
-The real benefits only available through shakai hoken- Dennis Tesolat, General Secretary of the General Union, never imagined he’d become…
Are You Ready for the Change? October 2024 is Coming Soon
Most General Union members work in irregular or part-time employment. We now have some important news that could significantly impact…
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 &…