Join us today for a discussion with Dennis, the General Secretary of the General Union in Japan, as he shares what role the General Union serves, the challenges the Japanese work force faces, and how it is changing as the years pass.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:34 Meet Dennis
5:32 Getting involved with union work
7:24 The role of a union
8:44 Differences between unions in Canada and Japan
12:56 Drama with unions at the workplace
17:03 How do you become a general secretary of a union
21:09 Biggest challenges about starting a union
23:12 What common issues do unions help solve
29:05 Has the work environment in Japan & black companies changed
31:29 Differences in how foreigners & Japanese approach unions
34:52 What power does a union have to tackle issues
39:27 Negative view of Japan work culture despite union labor laws
41:37 General union vs RENGO Federation
44:17 Most impactful cases worked on as part of the union
49:47 Unions bridge language barriers between workers and companies
52:47 Where to learn about employee protection laws in foreign languages
55:28 What steps to take when you seek out union help
59:26 Changes needed in Japan to improve union & company relations
1:04:18 Mobility and access for handicap people in Japan
1:11:40 Medical support process in Japan
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