In-service Minister Takes Childcare Leave 67% in favor of NHK Public Opinion Poll

In-service Minister takes childcare leave 67% in favor of NHK public opinion poll 5:08 on February 11

Regarding the first incumbent Minister to take childcare leave in conjunction with the birth of his first child, the Environment Minister Koizumi asked NHK public opinion polls whether the incumbent Minister would take parental leave , 67% said they agreed.

NHK has been conducting public opinion polls for three days since the 7th of this month using a method called "RDD", which calls men and women aged 18 and over nationwide at random numbers on landline and mobile phones. Was. The survey included 2,170 respondents, or 582%, or 1252.

British withdrawal from the EU Impact on Japanese economy

When asked how much concern the UK's withdrawal from the EU would have on the Japanese economy, 8% were "very concerned" and 43% were "somewhat concerned". "I'm not very concerned" was 30%, and "I'm not worried" was 5%.

Acquisition of parental leave of incumbent Minister

Environment Minister Koizumi has decided to take childcare leave for the first time as an incumbent Minister in line with the birth of his first child.

When the incumbent ministry asked for or against taking parental leave, 67% of respondents agreed and 21% disagreed.

Review of lifetime employment system

In this spring fight, Keidanren has launched a review of the Japanese-style employment system, such as lifelong employment, while the Union has expressed negative views that the good parts of Japanese employment, such as human resource development, will be lost.

When asked if the lifetime employment system should be reviewed, 55% said it should be reviewed and 24% said it should not be.

Whether the lifetime employment system should be reviewed depends on the age.
▽ Until the 60s, “age should be reviewed” exceeded 60% in all ages, especially 69% for “ages 18 to 39”. ▽ On the other hand, for “70 years or older”, “Review” was less than half, at 48%.

There was also a difference in occupational status, with (1) those who were employed at work revisited, 65%, while (2) unemployed, 52%.