Monthly Archive for October, 2011

Labor Commission Testimony results

October 27, 2011

Wednesday, October 26th, Begunto President Paul Kennedy and Treasurer Yancy Co gave their testimonies in front of the Labor Commission. They spoke about the reasons for the previous strikes, strike methods, and collective bargaining in bad faith. Thank you very much to those who attended.

Next, will be the cross-examination on Tuesday, November 29th, from 2:00 to 4:30 in the same location,34 floor at The Labor Commission Office in Tocho Building (or Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building).

Directions: Take Oedo Line to Tochomae Station, Exit A3, up escalators, past passport office, up stone stairs, across semi-indoor plaza, up H elevator to 34th floor. Or walk to the towers from the West Exit of JR Shinjuku Station through the underground corridor.

If you can, please come and show your support.

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Labor Commission Testimony 10/26

October 20, 2011

The next step in our case, The Labor Commission Testimony, will be held n Wed. Oct. 26, from 1pm to 5pm. Louis Carlet will be questioning the first pair of witnesses. Actual testimony starts at 1:30pm but come early to get a seat. Berlitz General Union Tokyo Executive President Paul Kennedy will testify at 1:30, followed by Treasurer Yancey Co. Please come and support unions and the right to strike to protect our jobs and working conditions.

There will be more testimony at the Labor Commission later this year, including cross examination of management witnesses, so watch this space for more information!

DETAILS:
34th Floor, Wed., Oct. 26, 1pm
Tocho Building (or Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building; the tall art deco twin towers in West Shinjuku)
Take Oedo Line to Tochomae Station, Exit A3, up escalators, past passport office, up stone stairs, across semi-indoor plaza, up H elevator to 34th floor. Try to arrive by 1:15pm at the latest. You can also walk to the towers from the West Exit of JR Shinjuku Station through the underground corridor.

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