New Corona Workers' worries and anxiety The union is free of charge telephone consultation February 24 12:07

With the spread of the new coronavirus, companies are taking time off from work or taking events, and telephone consultations are being held to ask workers about their concerns and concerns.

Telephone consultation is provided by Japan Union, a labor union made up of individual workers, and four staff members are available at the office in Katsushika-ku, Tokyo.

In the morning, a regular employee working in the hospitality business consulted, "I couldn't put on my mask at work and I couldn't take a break even if I had a fever."

The person in charge advised, "The company has a duty to keep workers safe. You should speak with your colleagues."

According to the Japan Union, there were also consultations such as the absence of paid leave to take a break at the direction of the manager or the cancellation of large-scale outdoor events one after another and the reduction of irregular work. That is.

"I think some people hesitate to put up with their own rights and hesitate to assert their personal rights. Please consult with us," said Japan Union Chairman Sugano Kanno.

The consultation fee is free, and the numbers are 03-3604-1294 and 03-3604-5983.

We accept until 5:00 pm on the 24th.