Hi everyone,
sorry for the delay in updating, but I wanted to thank all of you who offered support and advice on my previous post.
After reading through the responses, I decided to reach out to General Union Osaka, and I eventually became a member. I can’t stress enough how helpful they were.
They took on my case, guided me through the process, and essentially became my voice when I needed it most. They stood up for my rights and handled almost everything on my behalf.
To keep things brief: my employer was ultimately unable to provide a valid reason for not renewing my contract. In fact, during the process, we discovered that the company had also been violating labor laws by illegally requiring overtime work from staff. With the union’s support, I was able to get my job back.
I’m currently on maternity leave, but the best part is
I’m now on an indefinite (muki) contract, which means I have job security and a position to return to in a year or two. I’m not sure yet what the future holds, but I wanted to share this outcome in case it helps anyone in a similar situation.
The biggest takeaway from this experience: don’t hesitate to reach out to people or organizations that might be able to help you. You never know what’s possible until you ask.
Thanks again to everyone who shared advice, it truly made a difference.
by BananaBottles345