Before the spring battle of this year virtually begins next week, Union Chairman Yoshino said at a regular meeting on the 20th, "There are factors that increase uncertainty, such as the spread of infection of Omicron strains and the rise in crude oil prices. I would like to have tenacious negotiations, "he reiterated the idea of seeking a wage increase.
This spring battle will virtually start on the 25th of this month at the Labor-Management Forum, which will be attended by executives from the Union and Keidanren.
Prior to this, Chairman Yoshino of the Union said at a regular press conference on the 20th, "We will actively seek" investment in people "in anticipation of Japanese society in 5 or 10 years. There are some factors that increase uncertainty, such as the spread of the infection and the rise in crude oil prices and resource prices, but we would like to continue persistent negotiations. "
On the 18th, Keidanren announced the basic policy of this spring fight and showed a positive way of thinking about wage increases. It is also written that "it is realistic to take", and there is a lack of perspective from the perspective of the Japanese economy as a whole. We should strengthen the treatment improvement. "
The focus of this spring battle is how far the wage increase movement will spread.