ALT: Dispatch vs. Direct Hire

Are you an ALT? Think working conditions are fair? Think again!
Interac teachers recently won direct hire at Kurashiki Board of Education. Compare the working conditions! Read full story here.

Direct Hire Vs. Interac

Working Conditions	Kurashiki Direct Hire	Interac Dispatch
Monthly Salary	330,000	Variable: 180 - 260,000 depending on nationality
Housing Allowance	25,000	zero
Summer Salary	100%	60%
Yearly Bonus	150-420,000	zero
Shakai Hoken (health & pension)	Yes, 50% paid by employer	zero
Paid Annual Leave	15 - 20 days days	5 days
Sick Leave	5 days	zero
Extended Paid Medical Leave	up to 25 days	zero
Bereavement Leave	10 days	zero
Job Security	Yes	Dispatch company always at risk of losing contract
Visa	Yes	In danger because of no shakai hoken. Read full story here.

Are you and your co-workers interested in direct hire? Contact the union to find out more.
What are you waiting for?