GeneralUnion.org

Japanese trade union for Japanese & foreign workers since 1991. Open to all nationalities & all types of workers. 1991年創立。国籍を問わず日本で働く全ての労働者に開かれた組合。

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We are a labor union supporting ALL workers in Japan. 国籍を問わず日本で働く全ての労働者に開かれた組合。

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💸 Are rising prices eating away at your wages?

Join the General Union's Real Wages Now! Workshop to learn how to recover unpaid wages, protect your benefits, understand inflation's impact, and organise for better pay.

📅 Nov 14, 25 & 29

✍️ RSVP: https://t.co/wYSVW0h9OE

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✊ Over 150 Indeed Japan employees have joined the General Union!

Workers are organizing over compensation cuts, working conditions, & job security. Collective bargaining is underway, and the fight for transparency and fair treatment continues

Read more: https://t.co/6e3Q4lseTt

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Language school teachers: 4 reasons to join the General Union! ✊ Job security, help resolving workplace problems, solidarity, and knowing your rights. You don't have to face workplace issues alone!

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Work at a university or college in Japan? Check out 5 reasons to join the General Union's Universities & Colleges Branch! ✊

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A GU member was underpaid after returning from childcare leave.

After 3 months of unanswered questions, the General Union stepped in, and her employer repaid the wages owed!

Read the story: https://t.co/yDPuwasmRm

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What counts as power harassment in Japan? Know your rights and what to expect at work. Watch our in-depth seminar on recognizing and dealing with power harassment.

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Workplace harassment complaints are on the rise.

The General Union is seeing more cases involving management abuse, unfair PIPs, and mistreatment.

Workers deserve respect, and nobody should have to face harassment alone.

Need help? Contact us! https://t.co/BWfCLzfj08

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A member was told she couldn't return to work after childcare leave because her old position was gone.

The General Union stepped in, challenged the company, and secured her a new position so she could keep her job!

Read more: https://t.co/GlEKZKfKxK

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先週��、大阪のゼネラルユニオンの組合員が集まり、元委員長の浅利俊明さんを偲び、その人生と功績を称えました💛

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General Union members in Tokyo got together to celebrate the life and memory of our former union chair Toshi Asari last weekend 💚

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Do you understand Japan’s Employees’ Pension (厚生年金)? 📢 Learn what workers need to know about the pension system in this video.

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📢 October 21 International Antiwar Day Demonstration – Osaka

A demonstration calling for peace and opposing war, militarism, and the growing threat of conflict around the world.

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Ready to organise at your workplace? ✊ Join our 50-minute Individual Organising Training to learn how to talk to coworkers about joining the union and taking collective action. Available in English and Japanese!

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💴 Maternity leave doesn’t always mean paid leave in Japan.

Without Shakai Hoken, you may miss out on Maternity Allowance (出産手当金).

Unsure about your insurance coverage or benefits?

Contact the General Union for help: https://t.co/PeBDYyAgYC

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👶 Know your parental leave rights in Japan? Join the General Union’s workshop to learn about leave entitlements, financial benefits, and more, explained in plain English!

📅 Oct 14, 20:00
📅 Oct 25, 10:00

Only 2 dates left!

RSVP: https://t.co/48OQMZdEQP

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Pregnant or raising a child in Japan?

Know your rights

Maternity and childcare leave are available to most workers, regardless of nationality. Learn how one Filipino couple successfully fought for their rights with General Union support.

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In 1995, one member didn’t want to join Shakai Hoken. 30 years later, they’re grateful they did. It helped protect their family and secure their future in Japan.

Questions about Shakai Hoken? Contact the General Union for support.

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📚 HOOK 2026/27: Hands Off Our Koma!

This year, we sent demands to 55 universities covering 124 teaching appointments to protect our members’ classes and working conditions.

Next up: the Great University Wage Survey. ✊

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Do you know your parental leave rights in Japan?

Join the GU's Parental Leave: Benefits & Rights Workshop to learn about leave, reduced hours, sick child leave, financial benefits and more.

📅 Oct 3, 19:00
📅 Oct 14, 20:00
📅 Oct 25, 10:00

RSVP👇
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📢 Pensions & Retirement Workshop

Last chance to join!

Our final workshop is coming up. Learn about Japan’s pension systems and how to claim your benefits.

All welcome, including non-members!

📅 Sep 27 at 10:00

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