After three rounds of collective bargaining with zero meaningful responses, Altia Central’s refusal to meet during the strike on November 14, and the President’s first appearance at the November 19 bargaining session – the company has finally submitted a written proposal.
In light of this, the General Union has decided to lift the strike.
This is undeniably a step forward, but our fight has only just begun!
Altia’s written proposal includes:
A basic salary of ¥240,000 per month, effective December 1
A completion bonus of ¥120,000
This proposal was not handed down by goodwill. It was won through the courage, solidarity, and determination of every member who spoke up, took action, and refused to accept exploitation as a normal cost of doing this job.
This fight is not limited to Kyoto. It is becoming a nationwide movement to improve the working conditions of ALTs across Japan.
For our students, our schools, and the future of English education in Japan, we will continue moving forward. Our fight has only just begun!
by GeneraIUnionALT