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2008 JANUARY 9 - 2008 JANUARY 15



JCP Shii condemns ruling bloc for forcibly enacting anti-terrorism special measures law

Shii pointed out that the law goes against the will of the majority of the public, that it is unconstitutional and harmful to the effort to eradicate terrorism, and that it has been pushed by those who are involved in the defense scandal.

 

JCP chair calls for political framework to serve the public, not U.S. or business circles

Stressing that there is no marked difference between the LDP and the DPJ as far as the basic issues are concerned, Shii said, "The JCP will make efforts to fundamentally change Japan's political structure."

 

Spring Struggle starts with unionists calling for elimination of poverty through nationwide action

The 2008 Spring Struggle for higher wages and better working conditions began with union members taking action at 350 locations throughout the country.


DIET

- Bill to relieve drug-induced hepatitis patients passed

- Defense Minister Ishiba was dined by Mitsubishi: Akiyama

- Government to open full-fledged discussion on permanent law to send SDF abroad

- Upper House committee votes down anti-terrorism special measures bill

- New anti-terrorism special measures bill must be scrapped: JCP Shii

- JCP chair calls for political framework to serve the public, not U.S. or business circles

- Ruling coalition forcibly enacts MSDF dispatch law

- JCP Shii condemns ruling bloc for forcibly enacting anti-terrorism special measures law

 


MILITARY

- U.S. forces delay relocation of urban combat training facility in Okinawa

- ASDF and U.S. Air Force to conduct joint exercise at Hyakuri

- Hiroshima demands that U.S. forces stop low-altitude flight exercises

 


NUCLEAR

- Hibakusha demands prime minister's political decision to help conclude lawsuits over recognition of A-bomb related illnesses

 


ECONOMY

- Market chaos shows need to regulate speculative money - Akahata editorial

 


LABOR

- Animation workers seek better working conditions

- Spring Struggle starts with unionists calling for elimination of poverty through nationwide action

- Widow of Toyota worker who died from overwork urges Labor Minister to take steps to eradicate karoshi

- Major staffing agency ordered to shut down its operations for illegal labor practices

- 30 years of joint struggle of Nippon Steel workers and JCP wins extra pay for attending meetings between shifts

 


LOCAL

- Osaka gubernatorial election focuses on fiscal crisis

 


SPORTS

- JCP sports policy

 


FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION

- Supporters of JCP local assembly member ask the Supreme Court for careful examination of suppression case

 


JCP

- Shii attends new Egyptian ambassador's reception




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