As the infection of the new coronavirus spreads rapidly, economic groups and labor groups in Tokyo and Tokyo are formulating a BCP = business continuity plan in preparation for employee absenteeism in order to avoid a situation in which the social infrastructure is greatly shaken. , We have put together an urgent joint declaration that we will work together to promote telework.

Governor Koike of Tokyo and representatives of the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Union Tokyo, and the Tokyo Labor Bureau exchanged opinions online on the evening of the 24th.

In this, Governor Koike expressed a strong sense of crisis, saying, "If the infection continues to spread, the foundation of social activities will be greatly shaken and we must somehow avoid it."


After that, he said, "The important points are BCP, telework, and curbing the flow of people through work style reforms," ​​and called for a coordinated response toward the formulation of BCP.

In response, Akio Mimura, Chairman of the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry, responded, "I would like to widely disseminate information such as re-inspection of BCP and promotion of telework for the continuation of social activities."


On top of that, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the economic and labor organizations that participated on the 24th will proceed with the inspection and formulation of BCPs for infectious diseases in preparation for employee absenteeism, and will work together in the future to establish telework. We have put together an urgent joint declaration that we will go to.