Before the full-scale negotiations for this year's spring labor offensive, the labor group "Rengo" held a rally in Tokyo, and reaffirmed their stance of working hard to raise wages by 5% in order to realize a virtuous cycle of the economy. bottom.
More than 1,400 people participated in the coalition meeting held on the night of the 6th, including online.
At the outset, Chairman Yoshino said, "The rapid rise in prices makes it difficult for working people to live. We will realize further spread and higher wage increases," emphasizing the idea of aiming for a 5% wage increase as a policy.
Next, the participants expressed their determination for the spring labor offensive.
Among them, a man who works for a company that manufactures industrial equipment said, ``The reality is that you can't live a comfortable and rich life with an eight-hour workday. Expectations for wage increases for workers are increasing,” he said.
At the rally, a declaration was adopted stating that this year's spring struggle is a turning point that will affect the future of Japan, and that we will do our best to raise wages in order to increase the income of working people and realize a virtuous cycle of the economy.
In the spring labor offensive, the labor unions of automobile and electronics manufacturers will submit demand documents this month, and negotiations will get into full swing. increase.