…The General Union Interac Branch…

Hi all, the Corrector here.

We are taking a survey amoung our fellow Interac/Maxceed employees (this survey is not limited to Union Members). Here is the question:
Do you have Nenkyu (paid, flexible holidays?)
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Recently, some NOVA teachers were paid (very late) wages, but ONLY because they went to the Labour Standards Office WITH the Union, who brought cameras.
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Hi all, Corrector here.

A recent blog post from Japanese activist Arudou Debito brought to light from recent events with NOVA and other problems. The full article link is listed below…

…I encourage everyone in Japan who is NJ to join a union. I have. Lose the allergy and the visions of George Meany and Jimmy Hoffa, and realize it’s the only recourse you have in Japan to get your labor rights enforced. All other measures, as I have written in the past, be they the courts, the ministries, even the laws as written themselves, will not help you in a labor dispute. Especially if you are a NJ. Labor rights have been severely weakened over the past two decades, and the sooner you understand that and take appropriate measures, the more secure life you’re going to have in Japan.

Arudou Debito in Sapporo

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This site is not only for GUIB (General Union Interac Branch) members. It is for all Interac members that want to contribute and participate in a community dialogue to improve our working situation. For those of us who have taught in elementary schools, a common complaint is that the Interac lesson plans leave a lot to be desired. Anyone who wants to contribute lesson plan ideas is welcome to do so, and anyone can use our ideas without joining the GUIB or registering.
Anyone wanting to submit a lesson plan should simply email the GUIB at:
interac at generalunion.org
you will not be put on a mailing list, recieve any spam and all submissions will be posted anonymously.

Here is our first submission, for lessons Year 1 lesson 3 or 4, or any lesson teaching numbers:
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