Monthly Archives: March 2012

Shunto 2012

Posted on March 27, 2012 by member63

On March 26th, Union representatives attented SHUNTO Collective Bargaining at Berlitz Japan Headquarters. Our 2012 demands are very similar to last year’s. Changes are outlined and explained below. 1) The company reinstate Walter Fahnestock and pay all back pay. 2) … Continue reading →

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discussion of changes to work rules, and IPE

Posted on March 19, 2012 by member63

Today, Monday the 19th, BEGUNTO representatives met with Management to discuss the new Instructor Performance Evaluation system. We also asked questions to get clarification about changes to the Policies and Procedures Manual, and voiced our concerns. A lot of changes … Continue reading →

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Protest on Tuesday near HQ

Posted on March 14, 2012 by member63

Tuesday afternoon from 12:30 – 1:30, Begunto, its parent union Nambu, sister union Tozen and other supporters, protested in front of Berlitz Japan HQ in Aoyama-icchome. People handed out fliers to the passers-by, made speeches, protesting the facts that Berlitz … Continue reading →

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