Average wage increase rate maintained at over 5% during spring labor, high level for small and medium-sized enterprises as well, compiled by Rengo. Although this was down 0.04 points from the first count in March, it remained above 5% for the first time in 33 years since 1991.
Chairman Yoshino of the federation said, "I think there is a recognition that wage increases are necessary to stop the outflow of people. This will continue even after I enter the company"