We will do what ever it takes to insure that we union members keep our jobs. The pressure is on to reduce budget stress and cutting NET teachers out of the budget would be easier without OFSET.
Imagine the point of view from the other side: the budget department of the BOE. Their task is to spend less any way they can. Indeed, Osaka Fu government has been on the edge of bankruptcy for five years and mismanaging the resources they do have.
OFSET Protects Members
Japanese teachers have seen salary reductions and JET teachers have watched their benefits decrease by 300,000 yen ($2,500 US) yet OFSET has actually strengthened NET teacher positions. No union member who has wanted to work has lost his or her job from the time the union was formed and we have even won a salary increase (albeit a long time ago).
Join your union and continue to protect your job.