In preparation for next year's spring labor offensive, Keidanren Chairman Tokura said at a press conference on the 7th that he would encourage member companies to raise wages, mainly by increasing base wages, in light of rising prices.
In next year's spring labor offensive, with prices continuing to rise, the biggest focus will be on how far wages can be raised. However, it is desirable to consider it positively," and has set out the necessity of raising wages.
Keidanren Chairman Tokura said at a press conference on the 7th, "There is a way of thinking that if this price hike is temporary, we will respond with a lump sum payment, but we want to use this as momentum and aim for a good turnover that will lead to sustainable wage increases." said.
After that, he said, "I would like to ask you to think about raising wages," showing his willingness to encourage member companies to raise wages.
On the other hand, regarding the level of wage increases of about 5% sought by the labor organization Rengo, he said, "It's a high ball, but there's no big surprise in the figures given that they're setting a target. Considering the rise in prices and economic growth, I don't think there's much to be done. level," and expressed the view that it is necessary to carefully determine the specific level based on factors such as the economic situation.