社会｜高橋まつりさんの母が語る過労死問題 / Society | The mother of Matsuri Takahashi speaks about the issue of death from overwork.

Summary

Ten years have passed since the death of Matsuri Takahashi, and her mother, Yukimi, continues to advocate for the elimination of death from overwork.

She emphasizes the need for change in Japanese society, pointing out the impacts of long working hours and the record number of work-related death certifications. Drawing from her experience as a bereaved family member of a victim of overwork, Yukimi consistently shares her message with society.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Wait, is that kind of incident really a thing!?
Log: Yeah, actually, Takahashi Matsuri died from overwork ten years ago. Her mother is still actively raising awareness about it.
Chako: Why hasn’t overwork death been eliminated yet?
Log: That’s the problem. Even though the recognition of work-related deaths is at an all-time high, working conditions haven’t improved.
Navi: Overwork death is considered a unique social issue in Japan. The culture of long working hours is deeply rooted, making it difficult to bring about change.
Chako: I see… Everyone really needs to think more about this issue!

Admin’s Note

The issue of overwork-related deaths, as discussed by Matsuri Takahashi’s mother, Yoshimi, is a very serious topic. The tragedies caused by long working hours are not just individual problems but societal ones as well. It is crucial that we address the current situation where, despite an increase in labor injury certifications, working conditions have not improved. As mentioned in the conversation between Chako and Log, each of us is called upon to pay attention to this issue and take action.