UPDATE: Interview with Tozen Union Activist in Tokyo Japan | Labor Issues in Japan

Update:

There seems to be some internet intermittent blocking on this video (below). It is currently working. The Labour Unions site is not available.

“Which leads me to the second part. I try not to be too conspiracy-minded, and I really dislike those who see black hands behind every move, but I cannot help but wonder if the abolishment of the personal scheme is not in some way linked to the fact that the national scheme is losing its ass in the markets. Could it be possible that the Japanese Govenrment is using its power to govern to legalize a massive capital grab?”

Graham (JT poster)

And the obvious reason might be found here (please read the comments as well)

Labor ministry to scrap employee pension insurance system

The Ghost Writers Report

Published on Sep 28, 2012 by freedomwv

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“Short time contract workers issues are a major concern”

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6 million of these workers find themselves on the edge due to firing practises

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“Lack of compliance of workers rights causes disruption of health benefits and pensions benefits, government doesnt oversea working of pension guidlines causing workers to pay full rates”

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“disability pension system faulty as companies fail to ensure a company enrolment, thereby, only lower payment scheme available”

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“Tozen had a sucess recently with helping to organise for workers rights”

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“Apathy amongst temporary foriegn workers needs to be overcome. they are asked for commitment if only temporary”

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“A small union sued was for millions of Dollars for radical strike methods but courts found in thier favour. Corporations forced to accept Labour Rights. American style legal intimidation did not work in Japan”

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September 29, 2012 - Posted by arclight2011 | Uncategorized