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Unions Seek Nearly 6% Wage Increase This Year

Filed: Mar 06, 2026 at 4:03 AM ET
Summary: Labor unions in Japan demand a 5.94% wage increase for this year.
WHO: Japanese Trade Union Confederation, Rengo
WHAT: Wage increase demands for shuntō spring offensive
WHEN: Mar 06, 2026 at 2:57 AM ET
WHERE: Japan
WHY: To address declining real wages and influence Bank of Japan's policies
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