Japan Press Weekly

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.

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.”

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

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

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

Ruling coalition forcibly enacts MSDF dispatch law

Osaka gubernatorial election focuses on fiscal crisis

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

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

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

Animation workers seek better working conditions

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

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

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

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

 Market chaos shows need to regulate speculative money

JCP sports policy

Shii attends new Egyptian ambassador’s reception