Nissho and Rengo top leaders meet; sustainable wage increases “passing on to prices is important”. Nissho Chairman Kobayashi: “If we do not include small and medium-sized enterprises and non-regular workers, we will not be able to raise wages" Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi: "I hope for the maximum possible wage increase.'' He added that the government will work hard to ensure that the entire country can achieve wage increases that keep up with rising prices.