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Japan’s main labor group is drawing closer to the LDP. Some say too close.

National | ANALYSIS May 12, 2022

Japan’s main labor group is drawing closer to the LDP. Some say too close.

by Eric Johnston

Closer ties between Rengo and the ruling LDP would deeply concern opposition leaders, who rely on the union's 7 million members for electoral support.

As election nears, Rengo chief makes rare appearance at LDP meeting

National / Politics Apr 18, 2022

As election nears, Rengo chief makes rare appearance at LDP meeting

The participation of Tomoko Yoshino has bolstered the view that the ruling LDP is seeking to drive a wedge between Japan's main opposition party and Rengo, the nation's largest labor group.

Spring wage negotiations highlight Japanese airlines’ pandemic struggles

Business Feb 22, 2022

Spring wage negotiations highlight Japanese airlines’ pandemic struggles

Flat or declining wages are leading to a loss of experienced staffers and recruitment difficulties, but a change in airlines' financial situation looks far off.

Trade union chief sees pay hikes as key to economic recovery

Business Feb 4, 2022

Trade union chief sees pay hikes as key to economic recovery

Rengo has decided on a policy of demanding a pay scale hike of about 2% and an overall pay increase of about 4%, including regular wage hikes.

Gaps in earnings cloud outlook for Japan pay hikes

Business / Economy | FOCUS Jan 27, 2022

Gaps in earnings cloud outlook for Japan pay hikes

The focus of this year's labor-management talks, which went into full swing this week, is how far income distribution being pushed by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida can be realized.

Wage talks begin in Japan as COVID-linked economic uncertainty continues

Business / Economy Jan 25, 2022

Wage talks begin in Japan as COVID-linked economic uncertainty continues

Japan's most powerful business lobby urged firms with favorable earnings to "bring wage hikes that are suitable for initiating a new type of capitalism" as advocated by the prime minister.

Kishida courts Japan's biggest labor organization amid wage hike call

Business / Economy Jan 6, 2022

Kishida courts Japan's biggest labor organization amid wage hike call

On Wednesday, the prime minister attended a New Year's party held by Rengo — unnerving lawmakers of opposition parties the group typically supports.

Japan's biggest labor body calls for 4% pay hike in wage talks

Business / Economy Dec 2, 2021

Japan's biggest labor body calls for 4% pay hike in wage talks

Tepid wage growth has been partly blamed for weak domestic demand and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is calling for a pay hike of over 3% next year.

Japan labor boss finds widespread resistance to female leaders

Business Nov 29, 2021

Japan labor boss finds widespread resistance to female leaders

by Isabel Reynolds and Grace Huang

Tomoko Yoshino is considering ways to provide practical training for women in presentation and persuasion skills to help them advance.

Rengo to seek 2% pay-scale increase in shuntō spring wage negotiations

Business Oct 22, 2021

Rengo to seek 2% pay-scale increase in shuntō spring wage negotiations

The umbrella body of labor unions across Japan will call for a pay-scale hike for the ninth consecutive year, while also seeking to boost seniority-based wages.

Tomoko Yoshino becomes first female chief of Japan's largest labor body

Business Oct 6, 2021

Tomoko Yoshino becomes first female chief of Japan's largest labor body

The 55-year-old Yoshino, from a labor union mainly representing small and medium-sized manufacturers, will serve a two-year term.

Japan's largest labor body a step closer to having first female president

Business Sep 28, 2021

Japan's largest labor body a step closer to having first female president

The successor of Rikio Kozu, 65, the head of the Japanese Trade Union Confederation, known as Rengo, is expected to be picked at a regular convention on Oct. 6.

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