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Wish you could do something about improving your workplace? Want a workplace where your rights as both an employee and…
Wish you could do something about improving your workplace? Want a workplace where your rights as both an employee and…
The General Union presents the 2024 hybrid symposium. All are welcome to join us on Zoom or in person at…
The General Union has taken International Learning Center (ILC) to court after ILC suddenly changed our members fifth contract to…
In Japan, it’s common to see both large domestic and international companies hiring global IT/tech talent. On the domestic side,…
The General Union’s strength lies in our unity and collective action. When workers face discrimination or disrespect based on their…
The English version of the Labour Bulletin is back! This bulletin contains information on law changes that have either passed,…
In mid-2023, it was confirmed that employee representative elections at various universities and schools operated by Educational Corporation Doshisha were being…
The General Union’s General Secretary Dennis Tesolat recently sat down with the hosts of “Unpacking Japan” podcast to discuss the…
Workers on fixed-term contracts in Japan have the right to demand a written explanation if their employer decides not to…
Unable to join our pension info session on October 27? No problem! We have the presentation available in PDF and…
The English version of the Labour Bulletin is back! This bulletin contains information on law changes that have either passed,…
(See here for a more detailed explanation of the pension system) Japan’s Employees’ Pension Insurance (Shakai Hoken) offers significant advantages…
(See here for more detailed information)Japan’s Employee Health Insurance (Shakai Hoken) offers significant advantages over the National Health Insurance system…
Social Insurance Hotline Cards – Get Them and Share Them at si.genu.cc/SH-cards Major changes in social insurance eligibility mean more…
A story from a General Union member. I use a medication called DUPIXENT (dupilumab) to treat my severe atopic dermatitis…
Check Your Social Insurance Enrolment Eligibility Now Are you getting the social insurance coverage you’re entitled to? A recent discovery…
Unlock Your Shakai Hoken Rights: Online Info Session Date: Sunday, 27 October Time: 13:00 – 16:15 – Zoom Discover the…