Keidanren has announced the basic policy of the spring battle, which will start at the end of this month.
With the convergence of the new coronavirus uncertain, it is difficult for companies whose business performance is deteriorating to raise the base to raise the basic salary, and each company has indicated a cautious policy to raise wages uniformly.
Keidanren officially announced on the 19th that the basic policy of the spring battle is that "it is not realistic to consider side-by-side industries and uniform wage increases for each company" while the convergence of the new coronavirus is not foreseen. I will.
On top of that, companies whose business performance is stable or growing are also able to raise their base, and they need to pay bonuses appropriately.
On the other hand, for companies whose business performance is deteriorating, maintaining business and employment is the highest priority, and it is clearly stated that "it is difficult to raise the base to raise the basic salary", and bonuses and lump sum payments are also "paid". We have to carefully consider the level and availability. "
Keidanren has continued to take a positive stance toward raising wages in order to escape from deflation and realize a virtuous cycle of the economy, but as uncertainty about the future of the business environment increases, this time, all companies have been uniform for the first time in eight years. He has shown a cautious policy on raising wages.
This spring battle will virtually start at the "Labor-Management Forum" attended by Keidanren and the executives of the Union on the 26th of this month, but the Union will raise wages by about 2% as an equivalent of "base up". The negotiations will focus on raising wages and maintaining employment.
Keidanren Vice Chairman Ohashi "It is important to keep the company alive and maintain employment"
Vice Chairman Tetsuji Ohashi, who is in charge of labor policy at Keidanren, said at a press conference on the 19th that the Union has set a policy of demanding a wage increase of about 2%, "The basic idea is in agreement in many places. However, it may be difficult to get sympathy from many companies that strive to continue their business and maintain employment. "
On top of that, "Keidanren still wants to maintain the momentum of wage increases, but in reality, there are companies that have a large impact on management with the new corona. In such places, it is important to keep the company alive and maintain employment. I would like the labor and management of each company to have a sincere discussion. "As the business environment changed drastically due to the spread of infection, he repeatedly thought carefully about a uniform wage increase.