📢 Our second Health Care, Sick Days, and Paid Leave workshop is done. Thank you to everyone who joined and asked great questions. One final session remains: Nov 30 at 10:00. Learn how sick leave works in Japan and what protections you have. RSVP: forms.gle/PnYWBffWLjBhJW…

🚨 Important changes to Japan’s unemployment benefits from April 2025 🚨 Voluntary quit = 1-month restriction (was 2–3). Reskilling = payments start after 7 days. Read more 👉 generalunion.org/changes-to-une…

「全国平均1,121円」はウソ。 実際に引き上げを実施したのは半分以下。 私たちは全国一律時給1,500円・月給26万円を求めます。 組織して、要求して、団体交渉で勝ち取る。 👉 generalunion.org/fighting-for-1…

Labor Bulletin #231 is out. Key topics this month: foreign real estate monitoring, new data on foreign residents & overstayers, illegal overtime cases, ALT strike in Kyoto, wage increase demands, and Japan’s GDP turning negative. Full bulletin 👉 laborupdates.generalunion.org/LaborUpdateNo.…

💰 Understanding Your Payslip in Japan Your payslip should clearly show your base pay, overtime, deductions, and take-home pay. Make sure you’re being paid fairly and legally. 👉 Learn what every payslip must include: generalunion.org/understanding-…

政府は賃金を上げない代わりに“幽霊”を持ち出し、外国人をスケープゴート化。 しかしデータは、制度を食い潰しているのは外国人ではなく社会保険加入を怠る企業だと示している。 労働者に必要なのは分断ではなく連帯。 👇全文 generalunion.org/when-governmen…

We’re fighting for a real minimum wage: ¥1,500/hr for all GU members With wage hikes delayed across prefectures, we’re launching a union-wide campaign 1️⃣ Survey members 2️⃣ Organise & demand 3️⃣ Bargain collectively Strengthen solidarity. Raise wages. generalunion.org/fighting-for-1…

Real wages fall, profits rise, and politicians blame foreigners to distract from the real crisis. Immigrants are not the problem. Employers keeping 950,000 workers off social insurance are. Solidarity is the answer. generalunion.org/when-governmen…

Kyoto ALTs need stable jobs and fair treatment. Direct hiring is the only real solution. Please sign the petition: generalunion.org/direct-hire-ky…

Labor Bulletin #232 is out. This issue covers rising residence fees, stricter naturalization rules, proposed maternity-cost coverage, ALT strike resolution in Kyoto, CPI up 3%, Verizon layoffs, and more. Full PDF 👇 laborupdates.generalunion.org/LaborUpdateNo.…

Is your residency status at risk? Japan is considering major immigration changes: higher visa fees, stricter PR rules, more checks, & stronger enforcement. Download the full presentation from our public meeting last weekend and get informed ✊ generalunion.org/is-your-reside…

Our Individual Organising Training is back—stronger than ever. Version 4 is updated with real member questions and now in English & Japanese. 📅 December sessions 🌐 Sign up: sp.genu.cc/step1 Build your skills and power at work.

Missed our seminar on Japan’s unlimited term contract conversion rights? The full recording is now on YouTube. Learn about the 5-year rule, the 10-year exception, academic job issues, and what really happens when you apply for conversion. 👇 youtube.com/watch?v=J6UtQK…

労働ニュース232号公開。 在留手数料の大幅増、帰化要件厳格化、出産無償化案、京都ALTスト解消、物価3%上昇、ベライゾン大量解雇など。 全文 👇laborupdates.generalunion.org/JP.NO.232.2025…

京都のALTに安定した雇用を。直接雇用こそ解決策です。 署名にご協力ください：generalunion.org/direct-hire-ky…

Kyoto ALTs won back part of their pay after striking, but the bidding system still threatens their jobs every March. They need stable, direct employment—students deserve it too. Sign & share: generalunion.org/direct-hire-ky…

1/1/26 the annual New Year’s Day Action will take place in front of the Osaka Prefectural Police HQ, supporting the Kansai Ready-Mix Concrete Branch, highlighting their decade-long struggle & the movement for a full acquittal

Seminar video now available! Japan is considering major immigration system changes. Proposals include higher visa fees, stricter PR conditions, and checks on tax/insurance payments. Watch our breakdown and what foreign residents should keep an eye on: youtu.be/Zvv7eBu4jTA

賃金が上がらない理由は本当に「外国人」なのか？ 企業利益は過去最高、実質賃金は低下——それでも政府は責任をすり替える。 数字が暴く真実と、労働者を分断する政治の構図を解説。 👉 generalunion.org/when-governmen…

1/1/26 the annual New Year’s Day Action will take place in front of the Osaka Prefectural Police HQ, supporting the Kansai Ready-Mix Concrete Branch, highlighting their decade-long struggle & the movement for a full acquittal