Keidanren Chairman Tokura said at a press conference after a meeting with Shikoku's business community that the level of wage increases in next year's spring labor offensive should exceed the level of the previous year and this year, given the rise in prices. I was.
According to Keidanren's tally, the overall wage increase rate, which includes base increases to regular wage increases, was 2.27%, which was answered by major companies in the previous year's spring battle.
At a press conference on the 7th, Chairman Tokura said about the level of wage increases in next year's spring labor offensive, "I can't give you a specific figure at this stage, but of course I want it to exceed 2.27%, and it must be exceeded." He said that he recognized that it was necessary to raise wages to a level higher than this year's spring struggle.
In addition, Chairman Tokura said that in principle, wage levels should be discussed between labor and management according to the economic environment and performance of individual companies, but he said, "I want you to keep prices in mind this year, I would like to ask for a wage increase that is in line with the price level.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno "I want to expect the maximum wage increase"
At a press conference in the afternoon, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said, "Looking ahead to next spring's wage negotiations, we have identified price increases as a factor that should be given particular attention. A reasonable wage increase rate should be negotiated and agreed between labor and management on an individual basis, and I hope that the maximum wage increase will be achieved."