Tezukayama U and sudden class cancellations
As we have reported previously Nara Labour Standard's Office ordered Tezukayama University to pay a General Union 60% of their wages for a class the university had cancelled due to the low student enrolment in the class.
Good news at Kinki University
Over the last few years the Education Ministry (MEXT) has exerted pressure on universities to guarantee a minimum 15 classes in each semester, excluding examinations. This has lead to a number of problems for teachers such as being forced to work on national holidays and a lengthening of the semester with no increase in compensation.
Union gears up to protect university jobs in 2012
For the second straight year General Union members working at universities are not waiting around in fear of losing classes in the next academic year. Our members are taking a proactive approach and are having the union submit demands for no reduction in koma or worsening of working conditions in the 2012 academic year.
Losing koma after contract signed due to enrollment?
Is it in your employment contract that your second semester class (and your pay) could be cancelled? The General Union has found this cropping up more and more and is intent on stopping this practice, and recently we did.
Koma cuts. Don't wait for it to happen
For part-timers in particular, working at universities and private schools, a lack of job security is a very big problem. For years the General Union has been advocating a proactive approach to members in fighting against koma cuts and worsening working conditions.
Tezukayama University: Mid-year koma cuts unfair
How many of you would agree to the following contract? 1. Keep a full year free to work for us. 2. If there’s work, we’ll pay you. 3. If there’s no work, we’ll pay you one month and then nothing more. Unfortunately, many university teachers are having to sign such contracts.
Welcome to the Schools and Colleges Branch
Ever seen these three letters, SAC, and wondered what they stood for?
Schools and Colleges Branch presents:"Being proactive and avoiding isolation in your workplace"
Friday, 18 June at 7:30PM Murphy's Pub in Shinsaibashi This short talk and discussion will focus on the things you can do to head off trouble in your workplace before they become more serious. It will also look at how the union can function effectively in taking up individual grievances and resolving members problems.
Health and Pension Insurance in Japan? What's the difference?
The General Union has put out a lot of information in regards to Shakai Hoken (public health and pension insurance), but did you know that most workers in private schools, including universities, are enrolled in an even better scheme?
Hannan University Teachers - "Thanks GU. No koma cuts in 2010"
The General Union (GU) members at Hannan University are very grateful to the union for helping them avoid koma cuts next year.
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- University Class Cancellations - GU Wins Settlement in Nagoya
- Ryukoku University, GU reach agreement 龍谷大学で合意
- To part-time teachers at Meijo University
- Stable employment means better education
- Special Dispatching News
- Stop outsourcing at Mukogawa Womens University
- Prior consultation agreement with Ryukoku University 龍谷大学との事前協議制
- Universities roundup - December 2007
- Osaka Gaigo and GU settle case in Labour Commission
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