The May Day Central Convention of the Labor Organization "Union" was held, and the May Day Declaration was adopted to aim for a society where no one is left behind because the serious disparity highlighted by the Korona-ka still causes great pain to society. it was done.
The Union May Day Central Convention was held at Yoyogi Park in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo for the first time in three years after taking measures against the infection of the new coronavirus, and about 4,800 people participated as announced by the organizer.
Among them, Chairman Yoshino of the Union said, "In addition to the stagnation of economic activity due to the new coronavirus, there are concerns about price increases due to high resources and the depreciation of the yen. It has been hit. It is important to protect employment and livelihoods through policies that help reduce disparities. "
Also, at the venue, a woman who works as a freelancer at the movie shooting site while raising children said, "There are many times when I go to work early in the morning or return home late at night, and depending on the work, there are times when I have no holidays at all. I want to do it. "
On top of that, the May Day Declaration was adopted, which aims to create a society in which no one is left behind because the serious disparities highlighted by the Korona-ka are still causing great pain to society.
On the 1st of next month, the Central Convention of May Day will be held by "Zenroren" and "Zenroren".
Chief Cabinet Secretary attends Union May Day for the first time in 12 years
Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno attended the Union May Day Central Convention for the first time in 12 years, saying, "SMEs and non-regular employment are required to realize a sustainable economy through a virtuous cycle of growth and distribution that the Kishida administration is aiming for. It is important that the flow of wage increases, including the above, is widespread. We will mobilize all measures, such as the expansion of the wage increase tax system, to create an atmosphere in which companies are willing to raise wages. "
In addition, "As the impact on the people's lives and economy continues with the new corona, we have compiled urgent measures to respond urgently and flexibly to the impact on people's lives due to soaring crude oil prices and prices due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Yesterday, the Cabinet decided to use the reserve fund. We will promptly deliver support measures to the people. "
In addition, "For the new corona, it is necessary to pay attention to future trends, including the status of replacement with the more infectious" BA.2 "strain.
In order to restore socio-economic activities while preventing the spread of infection, we would like to ask for your cooperation in early third vaccination, including young people, and thorough basic infection control measures. "
Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Goto "I want to continue the policy to enable wage increases"
Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Goto attended the May Day Central Convention of the Union and said, "In order to promote a virtuous cycle of growth and distribution, it is necessary to continuously raise wages, improve productivity and improve the labor share to support it. In order to produce such results, we would like to continue the labor policy that firmly supports labor through investment in people and enables wage increases. "
"In the spring battle, not only wages but also various working conditions are a problem. For example, we will continue to work with you on issues such as wage gaps between men and women, long working hours, and taking childcare leave for men. I would like to move forward to change society. "