経済｜連合、春闘で賃上げを要求！ / Economy | The union demands wage increases in the spring labor negotiations!

Summary

The labor union has announced its basic proposal calling for a wage increase of “over 5%” for the spring labor negotiations in 2026. Amid rising prices, the aim is to promote the correction of disparities by achieving substantial wage hikes. This demand is backed by corporate profits and the economic recovery, leading to heightened expectations from the government and businesses. If the wage increase is realized, it is anticipated to contribute to the improvement of workers’ livelihoods.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Log: Have you seen the news about wage increases lately? The labor union is demanding a raise of over 5% in the spring negotiations of 2026.
Chako: Yeah, I saw that! It’s really tough to get by without salary increases.
Log: Exactly. With rising prices, I think wage increases are necessary.
Navi: I believe that demands for wage increases to cope with inflation are directly linked to improving workers’ living standards.
Chako: Thinking about it that way, companies really need to step up!

Admin’s Note

I believe that the labor union’s demand for significant wage increases in the spring negotiations of 2026 is an important step toward improving the lives of workers. With rising prices, the current situation where wages are not keeping up is affecting many people. As Chako’s comments illustrate, an increase in salaries directly correlates with the quality of life, so I’m eager to see how companies and the government will respond. Additionally, if wage increases are realized, they could have a positive impact on the overall economy.