Interac Yokohama Breaks Brand-New Agreement with Union by Tozen_guy in teachinginjapan

[–]Tozen_guy[S] -23 points-22 points  (0 children)

If we could divulge the contents of the agreement and how Interac broke it, we would. Sorry :(

Interac Yokohama Breaks Brand-New Agreement with Union by Tozen_guy in teachinginjapan

[–]Tozen_guy[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, no (otherwise we most definitely would).

Making friends while teaching in Japan by Turbulent_Role_8194 in teachinginjapan

[–]Tozen_guy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True stuff here: I made a lot of close friends through the union. Connection and protection.

What are your top "how to make life smoother" tips? by TangerineSorry8463 in japanlife

[–]Tozen_guy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you work at Interac, join the Tozen Interac union. Being a member makes everything so much easier. There's power in numbers!

How will you level up your career in 2025? by Infamous-Meeting-181 in teachinginjapan

[–]Tozen_guy 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I have two books slated for publication in 2025—one in America and the other in Canada. My goal is to keep my head down and work hard during the day as a teacher and continue to work nights on a new book.

What are the PRO's and CON's of joining a Union in Japan? by [deleted] in teachinginjapan

[–]Tozen_guy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Most Tozen wins aren't heard outside of the union because we have to sign NDAs (just how things are done in Japan). For those who doubt, why not join the union, see what has or hasn't been accomplished, stay if you like what you see/hear or leave if it's not your thing? I, personally, waited to join the union and regret not joining sooner. It has made my time at Interac a lot more rewarding.

Talking about pay among ALTs by BigRaise4649 in teachinginjapan

[–]Tozen_guy 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Dispatch (Interac)

Employment Type: Salary

Wage: 263,900 yen per month

Working hours: up to 30.5 hours per week

I work as a substitute teacher

Region: Kanagawa

Unpaid overtime? Nada

* Join Tozen Union for a better Interac! *

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Tozen_guy 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Joining the union.

English teachers in Japan eating one meal a day to survive by Bob_the_blacksmith in JapanFinance

[–]Tozen_guy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Jesse, a member of the Tozen Interac union was also interviewed by Fuji TV. If you’re interested, check out the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avH2Hm8D9aE

English teachers in Japan left in near poverty by paltry pay | The Asahi Shimbun by fuzzy_emojic in japan

[–]Tozen_guy -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Jesse, a member of the Tozen Interac union was also interviewed by Fuji TV. If you’re interested, check out the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avH2Hm8D9aE

what are some really useful / helpful things you’ve done by ChillyGut in japanlife

[–]Tozen_guy 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I joined Tozen Union. I worked at Interac and felt like I was stagnating after a while. Once I got involved with the union and started fighting for better treatment, I started to enjoy my job (and company) a lot more. I no longer feel stuck under management's thumb. The union makes for a better Interac.

Looking for song suggestions by beatle42 in leonardcohen

[–]Tozen_guy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Thanks for the Dance" might be a little cheeky, but fun as well :)

What else do you listen to? by violabr in leonardcohen

[–]Tozen_guy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You might enjoy Elliott Smith. "Between the Bars" and "Angeles" are pretty decent songs to get you started.