The draft basic policy of Keidanren, which will serve as a guideline for management in preparation for next year's spring labor offensive, has been revealed.
In it, the need for a wage hike was put forward, stating, "It is desirable to reconfirm the purpose and role of base wage hikes in raising base wages, taking into account price increases that have not been experienced in recent years." increase.
In next year's spring labor offensive, the focus will be on the extent to which companies will raise wages as prices continue to rise in areas such as food and energy. .
It states that "companies are socially required to 'respond to high prices' through measures such as raising wages," and that "companies' labor and management deeply share the recognition that we are in a special situation and a critical moment." I would like to strongly urge a forward-looking consideration while placing 'price trends' as a factor to be considered that should be particularly emphasized."
In addition, he said, ``In addition to periodic wage increases, it is desirable to consider positively while reconfirming the purpose and role of base pay raises in consideration of price rises, which has not been experienced in recent years.'' As such, the need for wage hikes, including base pay raises, has been put forth.
In addition, even companies that find it difficult to raise base wages have various options for raising wages. I am urging you.
As the Keidanren (Japan Business Federation) calls for wage increases, the focus will be on the extent to which wage increases will spread to companies and small and medium-sized enterprises that have not recovered to pre-coronavirus levels.