Tomoko Yoshino, who is currently the Vice Chairman, is expected to be elected to replace Mr. Kozu, the chairman of the Union, whose term will expire next month.
If you take office, you will be the first female chairman.
Since the term of office of Chairman Kozu, which is currently the third term, will expire next month, the Union has set up an "Executive Recommendation Committee" in which major labor unions participate, and has continued to consider the appointment of successors.
At a press conference on the 28th, Chairman Kozu revealed that as a result of the committee's consideration, he decided to recommend Vice Chairman Tomoko Yoshino as the new chairman.
The union has a policy of officially deciding the new chairman at the regular convention scheduled to be held early next month, and Yoshino will receive the support of the main union even if there are other candidates in the election campaign in the future. It is expected that he will be elected.
Mr. Yoshino is 55 years old.
Originally from "JAM", which is made by labor unions of small and medium-sized enterprises such as the machinery and metal industries, he has been the vice chairman of the union since 2015.
If he takes office, he will be the first female president of the Union.
Regarding the successor personnel, Mr. Kozu said, "The discussion within the coalition to promote the promotion of women led to the announcement of this recommendation. The new chairman will be asked for his ability to communicate, but Mr. Yoshino can be expected in that respect as well." rice field.