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The University Teachers Union ( 全国一般労働組合東京南部大学教員組合) is a member union of the 2,200-strong National Union of General Workers Tokyo Nambu. In addition to solidarity with other NUGW branches, we actively support the NUGW Nambu Foreign Workers Caucus in its work to protect and enhance the rights of foreign workers in Japan.

Know the law, find out where to get help and advice, check out health and insurance schemes - UTU Information Second Edition is an up-to-date guide for university teachers in Japan, and includes essential information about:

Sample Action Plan for Dealing with a Grievance
The Labour Advisory System
Advisory Services for Foreign Workers
Free Legal Advice
Trade Unions with Members in Colleges and Universities
Trade Union and Labour Law - General Information
Health and Pension Plans
Direct Employment and Outsourcing (Haken)
Solidarity Contacts
UTU FAQs

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UTU, NUGW Tokyo Nambu, and Zenrokyo support:
Sayonara Nukes — Sign the petition now!

   1. We demand the cancellation of construction plans for new nuclear power plants and the planned termination of existing nuclear power plants, including the Hamaoka power plant.
   2. We demand that the fast-breeder reactor “Monju” and the nuclear reprocessing plants, which use plutonium, the most dangerous material on earth, not be operated and that they be shut down permanently.
   3. We demand an immediate shift in energy policy towards energy conservation and a focus on natural energy.

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