Event Brief
Wage talks begin at Japanese electronics makers
Filed: Feb 19, 2026 at 11:05 PM ET
Summary: Unions at major firms seek a monthly pay increase of ¥18,000, surpassing last year's demands.
WHO: Unions at Hitachi, Mitsubishi Electric and other companies
WHAT: Request for pay scale increase
WHEN: Feb 19, 2026 at 10:40 PM ET
WHERE: Japan
WHY: To address rising cost of living and worker demands
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