Stabilizing employment in the university sector.GU wins Jizen Kyogi (JK) Agreements
Demand that schools consult with your union regarding any changes to your employment by winning a prior consultation agreement
Osaka Gaigo branch holds half-day strike
On May 25th 2006 some of the members of the Osaka Gaigo branch held a half-day strike. We were joined by supporters from other branches and other unions, and had a very good turnout. Spirits were high. We appreciate the support of everyone who turned out. It seems that Gaigo was quite taken by surprise by the strike, despite being warned in advance. They have said "no" to us many times with few consequences, but this time our people are really upset and the result was our first ever strike.
SAC Branch Survey Results
Many respondents were interested in shakai hoken for part-timers. In this regard, Japanese law does not differentiate between full- and part-time workers.
University in Kyoto settles hiring muddle
One member had an interview at a university in Kyoto, and was offered the job, but the offer was later withdrawn as it was realised that he did not have the necessary qualifications (even though he had explicitly pointed this out in his resume).
Working conditions in free fall at Osaka Gaigo.
Two rounds of negotiations and numerous informal meetings have been held with OGSG since May, but have proved fruitless. In the past year incomes have been cut and class-loads for contract full-timers have been increased. The second semester saw part-time teachers losing an average of two-classes per week without prior notice.
Kyoto Seika Daigaku
In the last issue of the e-news we reported on a University in Kyoto which was planning to arbitrarily change part-time lecturers' contracts to their disadvantage. We are happy to report that after all the teachers joined the union, and a show of solidarity, Kyoto Seika Daigaku, has pulled back from the changes, for now.
Nagoya : Institute of Technology
As part of its privatisation restructuring plan, Nagoya Institute of Technology is non-renewing part-timers en masse, Japanese and foreign at the end of March.
Nagoya XXX University
A member has been working at this university, with 2 koma (classes) per week, for over 5 years.
Kyoto Gaidai - Union stops koma cuts
One member came to us after notification of a koma cut, and after discussion with the union was convinced not to allow the cut to go ahead.
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