Annual spring wage negotiations got into full swing Thursday with manufacturing-sector labor unions submitting their demands to management.
The Japan Federation of Basic Industry Workers Unions is aiming to gain wage hikes that at least match the size of regular annual pay increases at each company.
Most unions have already given up demanding pay-scale increases in their campaigns despite signs of a pickup in corporate earnings, citing poor results at some companies.
With your current subscription plan you can comment on stories. However, before writing your first comment, please create a display name in the Profile section of your subscriber account page.