With the defeat of militant unions in the 60’s and 70’s, workers in Japan have seen their conditions progressively worsen with casualisation and precarious work becoming widespread. Workers from all sectors are increasingly fighting back, both industrially and legally. Earlier this month, teachers at the Ichishin Gakuin cram school won a legal ruling that the company was using unfair labour practices by not extending the employment contracts of teachers. In addition, the company was clearly targeting unionists in its actions. It is hoped that this win will inspire other Japanese workers to fight for permanent jobs.
With the defeat of militant unions in the 60’s and 70’s, workers in Japan have seen their conditions progressively worsen with casualisation and precarious work becoming widespread. Workers from all sectors are increasingly fighting back, both industrially and legally. Earlier this month, teachers at the Ichishin Gakuin cram school won a legal ruling that the company was using unfair labour practices by not extending the employment contracts of teachers. In addition, the company was clearly targeting unionists in its actions. It is hoped that this win will inspire other Japanese workers to fight for permanent jobs.
