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Global Union's Challenge

Labor issues are,The deepest-rooted social issues that have persisted since the birth of humankindIt is one of the most important Its origins can be traced back to slavery and serfdom in ancient times. For a long time, labor has been embedded in a relationship of domination and subordination, and has existed as "something you are forced to do to survive.

In the modern era, labor rights have been legally developed in the name of free contracts, but the essential structure of "labor under control" has not fundamentally changed. The structures of oppression and inequality continue to remain in the modern workplace in diverse forms, such as informal employment, overwork, harassment, gender disparity, and algorithmic management.

Furthermore, recent technological innovations are rapidly changing the nature of labor: advances in AI, robotics, and platform work are bringing flexibility to the way we work, while at the same time ushering in an era in which the fundamental definitions of labor itself are being questioned: who is a worker, and what does it mean to work? Who is a worker?

In this situation, we at GlobalUnion,Interpret labor issues in a broader sense from a perspective beyond the traditional framework and work toward fundamental solutionsOur mission is to

It is not just a traditional theme of correcting wages and working hours, but also a challenge to create new standards to protect the dignity, freedom, safety, and social inclusion of workers, aiming not to "normalize" labor but to redefine it. It is a project that goes beyond simply protecting workers to question what it means for people to work and how labor should be connected to society from every aspect: ethical, economic, political, and cultural.

Based on empathy and solidarity that transcends national borders, we aim to realize "labor without exploitation," "a proud way of working," and "a way of life without losing our humanity.

The first step toward a drastic solution

GlobalUnion aims to provide fundamental solutions to labor issues, which are the longest and most serious social problems in the history of mankind. As a first step, we started from the question "What is the essential problem?

In this context, we focused on the potential of the existence of labor unions.

Along with religion and the state, labor unions are a large form of organization that has been strongly recognized legally and socially throughout the world. In the constitutions of many countries, the right of workers to organize and bargain collectively is explicitly guaranteed by the supreme law. This means that the state has clearly recognized the importance of organized solidarity in protecting workers' dignity and rights.

The reality, however, deviates greatly from that philosophy.

According to data from the International Labor Organization (ILO), the world's labor force exceeds 3.5 billion people and is growing every year. On the other hand, trade union membership is less than 10% of the total and continues to decline in many countries. Thus,A structure that is inverted, with actual participation and utilization going against the grain, even though the importance of the system as an institution continues to be high.exists.

This is due to the fact that labor unions are not fulfilling the roles they are supposed to play and that some organizations have become formalized and skeletal, undermining the trust of workers. Labor unions, once a symbol of social justice, are today often the object of misunderstanding and distrust.

In response to these circumstances, we have decided to rebuild the "hope" and "power of solution" that labor unions originally possessed. Namely,A new trade union model to realize its founding principles, once born all over the world, to the highest degree in a modern form.We present the following

Drastic solutions in pursuit of the public interest

GlobalUnion was founded with the goal of "challenging fundamental solutions to global, broad-based labor problems. But we do not intend to stick to the formality of a "labor union.
The meaning of labor is rapidly diversifying today, and what is required is a flexible and creative approach that is not bound by preconceived notions or institutional frameworks.

We are,Maximizing the Public InterestWhile,Innovative and independent methodsThe project will take on the essential labor issues that have not been resolved by the

And through global solidarity and co-creation, we will face head-on the historical challenge of a fundamental solution to the labor problem.
This is the vision of social change in the new era that GlobalUnion presents,This is the purpose of the system and a strong demand aimed at by laws and regulations around the world that sincerely desire to solve labor problems.It can be said that

The Global Union

organizational structure

narrowly defined union membership

GlobalUnion is,The world's first global labor union that does not charge any membership or union feesIt is.
It is designed as an open organization in which all individuals can participate equally, regardless of nationality, race, age, gender, or work history.

While many traditional labor unions charge high membership and union fees, many have criticized the fact that the funds are not fully used to benefit and support their members, but are instead used to compensate some full-time employees and for non-profit activities. The reality is that this has resulted in a decline in union organization rates and a loss of social trust.

GlobalUnion is managed by a number of volunteer supporters, including lawyers, accountants, executives, and other professionals,Free labor union, but highly sustainable operationsThe company has achieved the following

broad-based union membership

We emphasize that the concept of labor is changing from an era when it was limited to occupations to a broader and more diverse participation in society. Therefore,Not only the traditional definition of "union member = employed worker", but also all those who sympathize with the activities of GlobalUnion and provide information and support are considered as "union members" in the broadest sense.We welcome you as a

This flexible participation structure allows not only those involved in the issue, but also well-meaning individuals and organizations from outside who are willing to help, to participate in activities and maximize social impact through networks such as SNS.
It also reduces the psychological and financial burden on the parties involved and creates a more sustainable support model.

grouping organization

GlobalUnion is,Other organizations seeking to realize the public interestand networks, and promotes collaboration as a "group organization". We provide support and advice to any group, whether incorporated or not, that agrees with our philosophy and objectives, while respecting their independence.

This collaboration is,To avoid centralization of the organization, while creating a loose and democratic network of solidarity and fostering the ability of each region and country to solve its own problems.It is a thing.

form of activity

Activities as a labor union

At the heart of GlobalUnion's activities is its function as a "labor union.
We believe, however, that relying solely on existing systems and frameworks is not enough to deal with today's increasingly complex labor issues. Therefore, we value not only formal compliance with laws and regulations, but also an attitude of acting in accordance with principled values rooted in the constitutions and other supreme laws and regulations of each country.

Often, we find situations where subordinate laws and administrative operations are contrary to constitutional principles and international human rights standards. In such cases, weAs a "labor union beyond the legal system," we are working to correct systemic errors and misinterpretations.We will do the following. If necessary, we will not hesitate to confront the administration,Responding to the public interest and human dignity as the highest priorityThe following is a list of the most common types of products that can be used.

GlobalUnion also considers the deepening and sharing of legal knowledge to be an important area of activity.

Next Generation Activities

GlobalUnion is,Use of the latest democratic technology as a means to achieve the public interestWe are also actively engaged in

In addition to information dissemination infrastructure such as the Web and SNS, we are exploring and practicing new forms of social movements that transcend physical constraints, such as DAO (decentralized autonomous organization) type operations using blockchain technology and participatory activities in a virtual reality space (metaverse).

By this,A wide range of people, including supporters and observers as well as the parties involvedcan participate in public interest activities regardless of time and location, making the organization both speedy and transparent.

Free Participation Anonymous Activity

All participation in GlobalUnion activities is voluntary and, in principle, anonymous.
The reason is clear: many labor problems are often unjust acts of the socially powerful against the weak, and the naming and prosecution of the victimized party often leads to unreasonable economic and psychological retaliation by the socially powerful.

We are cognizant of this reality,An anonymous environment where union members feel safe to make accusations, speak out, and cooperateGlobalUnion is a nonprofit organization that provides a forum for the exchange of information and action. Information dissemination and action can be done through the tools and channels provided by GlobalUnion, and order is maintained through checks and balances between participants who aspire to a high level of public service.

For the prevention of defamation and illegal activities,Operate within the limits of respecting the laws and regulations of each country, with only the minimum required formal filtersWe do this by Anonymity and gratuitousness are essential for organizational transparency and independence, allowing essential activities free from interest and discovery.

Examples of Activities

For workers

GlobalUnion functions as a labor union that parties can feel comfortable consulting when labor issues arise.
It provides a forum for the anonymous dissemination of information and also serves as a whistleblower contact point.

In addition to direct problem-solving, the union also contributes to the prevention of potential problems that have not yet manifested themselves through the strength in numbers of volunteer union members.

• Support for job placement and overseas employment
• Assistance related to infrastructure such as housing and infrastructure
• Assistance with currency exchange and finance in various countries
• Sharing of corporate information, systems, and local culture through our worldwide network of union members

By providing these comprehensive supports at the same time,Providing multifaceted support needed to help workers lead better livesThe new system will be able to

for businesses

The "employer" is the counterpart to the worker's position, but we view the employer and the company separately.
Historically, the principle of workers and employers working together for the betterment of the enterprise has been guaranteed by the legal systems of various countries.

GlobalUnion's activities not only enhance the welfare of workers, but also help companies to become properly attuned to their workers.
In this process, the structural challenges that force us to depend on the employer will naturally be resolved.

• Worker referrals through proper matching
• Support for corporate training to improve skills required in each country
• Support for becoming a white company by providing labor-related know-how and data

Specifically through these initiatives,Comprehensive corporate support that is both directly and indirectly effective in resolving labor issuesThe following is a list of the most common types of products that can be used.

to the world

Members are free to disseminate information and report to the public through all channels owned by GlobalUnion.

Today, it is possible to exert reputational pressure on influential individuals and giant corporations through social networking and other means. In reality, however, there are some structural targets that are difficult to change by themselves, and some targets are difficult to feel pain even if their reputation is damaged in the first place.

For such cases, the following stronger interventional actions will be taken

• Direct protest to the company or organization concerned
• Objections to the state, government, and related agencies
• Demand for correction of operations contrary to the spirit of laws and regulations and the system

Particularly,It is difficult for individuals to stand up against skeletal laws and system operations that clearly undermine the public interest.It is.
Therefore, GlobalUnion, as an organization, will make a concerted effort to solve the problem in order to improve the health of society.

Global Union's Thoughts

Labor is supposed to be an activity not only for survival, but also for people to connect with society and express themselves. In reality, however, people are constantly being hurt by working, and it remains difficult for them to even raise their voices.

We founded GlobalUnion to question why this problem has been repeated for generations and to get to the root of it.

We will build a network where individual voices can reach the world by establishing a system that allows people to raise their voices anonymously and safely as a free forum where anyone can participate for the public good, without being restricted by institutions or formalities.

To fundamentally solve labor problems is to restore human dignity. We stand in solidarity beyond national borders and positions, aiming to realize a society in which all people can work with pride.