Web Directory

» Berlitz General Union - Japan
   Formed in the early 1990s in response to working conditions at Berlitz LCs throughout Japan. News, work rules, contract text, and links available in Japanese and English.
   http://berlitz.generalunion.org/

» General Union
   Works to protect the rights of foreign and native workers in Japan, mainly teachers but inclusive of any industry.
   http://generalunion.org/

» Japan Institute for Labour Policy and Training
   Contributes to the planning of labor policies and works toward implementation, as well as to promote the livelihood of workers and the development of the national economy.
   http://www.jil.go.jp/

» Nokyo: A Short Cultural History
   Examines Japan's agricultural unions, their political power, support of protectionism, and reforms.
   http://www.jpri.org/publications/workingpapers/wp41.html

» Rengo
   English site for Rengo, the Japanese Trade Union Confederation.
   http://www.jtuc-rengo.org/