Union with Keidanren Coordination in labor-management cooperation to maintain employment New Coronavirus April 20 18:46
Keidanren and the Union agreed to hold a video conference on 20th and cooperate with each other in maintaining employment, as concerns over the employment impact of the spread of the new coronavirus are concerned.
Among them, Keidanren Chairman Nakanishi said, "We must be prepared for the economy to slow down considerably, but we must work to maintain employment and continue business at the same time. Labor and management should work together firmly." Said.
In response, Chairman Kozu of the Coalition said, "We will do our utmost to prevent infection of so-called" essential workers "that support society and prevent overwork, and to hire people who work in various positions, including SMEs. It is important to make the utmost effort to maintain jobs, "said the union, where labor and management are working together to maintain employment.
After the meeting, Mr. Nakanishi told reporters, "It is also an important story how to care for those who work in temporary or part-time jobs. The government says that the safety net for employment will be considered, but it arrives practically. Since it is an issue, we would like to find problems as soon as possible. "He said that he would consider creating a safety net for employment of non-regular workers.
Union "People in a weak position are susceptible"
After the meeting, the chairman of the coalition, Kozu, said, “We shared the recognition that maintaining employment and maintaining business are both important. Especially those who are vulnerable, such as temporary staff and part-timers, are vulnerable. We want you to continue working on our employment. "