Japan Press Weekly

(June 25, 2022)

Zenroren survey proves unions’ demand for minimum hourly wage increase to 1,500 yen has legitimacy

(May 28, 2022)

Union asks JCP’s cooperation in efforts to win regular positions for non-regular workers in government sector

(May 18, 2022)

4,500 non-regular researchers at national universities and research institutes may face dismissals

(May 13, 2022)

Zenroren holds rally to increase efforts to achieve higher wages for all care workers

(May 2, 2022)

Workers in 2022 May Day rally: Protect people’s livelihoods during price surge!

(April 22, 2022)

As demanded by union/JCP, unemployment benefit program will assist pandemic-induced loss of employment

(April 13-15, 2022)

Lawyers set up network to support struggle of shift workers against unfair treatment

(March 29, 2022)

JCP Tamura urges gov’t to instruct RIKEN to withdraw planned dismissal of 600 researchers

(March 26, 2022)

Layoffs of 600 RIKEN researchers may engender 60 leading innovative studies

(March 11, 2022)

Unions stage day of action for a substantial wage hike

(March 8, 2022)

JCP Takahashi calls for ensuring 11-hour rest period for drivers

(February 27, 2022)

Osaka mayor vows not to repeat violations of labor union law

(February 21, 2022)

Measures to protect gig workers’ labor rights needed

(February 17, 2022)

Zenroren holds rally to demand application of labor protection measures to freelance workers

(February 9, 2022)

Teachers at English language school form union

(January 26, 2022)

Zenroren: Pushed by public criticism, business circle admits to need to use internal reserves

(January 18, 2022)

Ex-KLM Japanese CAs win nullification of their dismissals

(January 15, 2022)

Minimum hourly wage hike to 1,500 yen would increase Japan’s GDP by 22.5 trillion yen: Labor think tank

(January 14, 2022)

Labor unions declare the start of this year's 'shunto' wage-bargaining negotiations

(January 12, 2022)

Court judgement nullifying NEC subsidiary worker’s dismissal finalized

(November 24, 2021)

Gov’t should introduce legislation to protect freelancers’ labor rights

(November 21, 2021)

Drastic gov’t measures needed to shift away from wage slump

(November 14, 2021)

Labor Standards Act should be revised to eliminate excessively long working hours and workplace harassment

(November 12, 2021)

Union urges gov’t to introduce legal protection for independent contract couriers

(November 11, 2021)

Female Mitsubishi Electric worker joins union to resist company’s ‘banishment room’ dismissal tactic

(November 10, 2021)

With help from union, ex-hotel worker in Miyagi succeeds in receiving compensation benefits for corona-caused leave

(November 3, 2021)

Union members request court to nullify Udon-noodle soup chain’s dissolution

(October 15, 2021)

Medical workers unite to realize change of gov't to protect lives

(October 14, 2021)

NPP contractor falsified workers' medical checkup results

(September 30, 2021)

80% of childcare and nursing-care workers 'want to quit' due to overwork

(September 22, 2021)

Electronics and information workers talk about importance of union’s role

(September 18, 2021)

Pushed by union and JCP, Osaka University decides to offer direct employment to contract lecturers

(September 16, 2021)

Zenroren demands income compensation for parents affected by COVID-19 school closures

(September 14, 2021)

National hospital nurses exhausted fighting against COVID-19: Union questionnaire results

(August 30, 2021)

Kenkoro annual convention resolves to realize minimum hourly wage of 1,500 yen

(July 30, 2021)

Osaka City's refusal to hold talks with city workers' union ruled unfair labor practice

(July 21, 2021)

Annual convention of medical workers’ union calls for policies that safeguard people’s lives

(July 15 & 17, 2021)

Despite record increase proposed, minimum wage well below 1,500 yen demand

(July 8, 2021)

Teachers at Yamaha English Academy become company employees

(July 2, 2021)

65% of home helpers are not paid for waiting time between appointments

(June 30, 2021)

New-born union at moving company takes legal action against company’s union busting

(June 23, 2021)

Drastic rise in minimum wages and an end to regional gaps are vital

(June 22, 2021)

Olympus workers with disabilities hold 24-hour strike for higher wages

(June 18, 2021)

Young workers at moving company form union for better working conditions

(June 9, 2021)

Worker at ex-Sony subsidiary fighting against long-distance transfer amid pandemic

(June 8, 2021)

Parents of Toyota worker who committed suicide after workplace harassment win out-of-court settlement

(May 21, 2021)

200K signatures calling for better medical, nursing-care and welfare programs submitted to Diet

(May 21, 2021)

Union workers at Osaka hospital win settlement in lawsuit in dispute over 230 million yen in unpaid overtime wages

(May 2, 2021)

2021 May Day rallies appeal for need to replace gov’t to protect lives and jobs during pandemic

(April 22, 2021)

Non-regular hotel workers fighting for compensation for their unfair dismissals