The General Union is a legally registered Japanese labour union open
to all nationalities (expats and Japanese). It was formed in 1991 and has since that time
built a strong reputation by protecting workers' rights, (Just ask Nova)
and improving working conditions. The General Union is part of a national
private sector trade union known as the National Union of General Workers
(Zenkoku-Ippan). It belong to a confederation known as Zenrokyo (National
Trade Union Council).
Anyone can join the General Union but the majority of their members are
teachers and staff at conversation schools, public and private schools,
and universities. It is open to any full-time or part-time worker regardless
of nationality.
The General Union considers all of the following to be both fair and reasonable:
* Regular pay rises
* A work environment that promotes professional development and quality education
* Paid National Holidays
* At least 10 flexible paid vacation days per year
Contracts without artificial one year term limits
* No arbitrary/unfair dismissals or non-renewals
* Overtime pay if you work more than eight hours a day or 40 hours a week
* No discrimination based on nationality, race, language, gender, age, or sexual orientation
* Paid maternity and paternity leave
* Regular payment of wages in full on a set date
* Enrollment in Unemployment Insurance
If you think you might be interested in joining the General Union
please go to their website http://www.generalunion.org"
YOU CAN NOT BE FIRED FOR JOINING A UNION!
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