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HomeTwo Presentations: Unions and Labour Disputes; A co-operative model for promoting change at university.
Sunday, April 16th, 2006, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Speaker: Masao Sasaki (Tokyo-Area University Part-time Teachers Union); Nick Wood (University Teachers Union)
Unions and labour disputes
This is a two-part presentation on labor unions by Masao Sasaki, Vice-Chairman of the Tokyo-Area University Part-time Teachers Union . Part 1 will provide a step-by-step explanation on using a union to solve labor disputes. It will cover problems that employees face in the work place, how to find a union and explain your position, how to request negotiations, and negotiation strategies. There will also be information on appealing to a labor commission and how to fund a lawsuit. Part 2 will discuss how to improve union structure. The presentation will cover the need for a strong centralized headquarters and offices that effectively manage finance, collective bargaining, and promotion. The need for an international division and intelligence network will also be discussed.
A co-operative model for promoting change at university
This workshop by Nick Wood aims to explore ways for promoting constructive engagement with university authorities in order to improve working conditions and create supportive teaching environments for both full-time and part-time instructors. The experiences and concerns of participants will be basis for discussing and formulating practical ideas and suggestions. Nick Wood teaches part-time at Reitaku University and is General Secretary of the University Teachers Union.
Organization: Saitama Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching (Saitama JALT)
Cost: JALT Members: free
Non-members: 1000 yen
Venue: Sakuragi Kominkan 5F (near Omiya Station, west exit,see map).
Location: Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan
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