Japan Press Weekly

JCP Chair strongly condemns North Korean rocket launch

North Korea on December 12 launched a rocket. Japanese Communist Party Chair Shii Kazuo immediately issued a statement in protest against the launching.

Top Court approves public workers’ political activities

The Supreme Court on December 7 decided to acquit one of two government workers who were arrested for participating in political activities on holidays, while upholding a conviction of the other.

NEC affiliate pays no overtime money to a retirement rejecter

An NEC subsidiary has failed to pay a large portion of overtime money to a unionized male worker in his 40s who refused to accept early retirement, revealed a union head.

Operator of collapsed tunnel prioritized profits over safety

Gov’t puts tax money into corporate downsizing

NEC affiliate pays no overtime money to a retirement rejecter

Market mechanism should not determine minimum wage: Shii

Ogata talks with Vietnamese national assembly chair

Court orders state to compensate asbestos victims

Fault under Tsuruga nuclear plant is likely active

 Major parties want prewar Japan revived in 71st year after Asia-Pacific War

Hibakusha group sends US President Obama letter of protest against subcritical nuclear test

Constitutional revision advocates keep silent as election campaign kicks off

 DPJ, LDP, Komei remain silent on consumption tax hike

Agricultural group supports JCP candidates

More Rengo members distrust DPJ

Mayor of disaster-hit city supports JCP

Almost all LDP, JRP, and Your candidates support constitutional revision

Stance towards public works questioned in general election

Ishin no Kai head shows eagerness for constitutional revision

Top Court approves public workers’ political activities

JCP Chair strongly condemns North Korean rocket launch