Japan's UA Zensen Union Aims for Continued 6% Wage Hike in 2025.

Japan's UA Zensen union, with 1.9 million members, aims for a 6% wage increase in 2025 negotiations, maintaining its goal from the previous year. The union also targets a 7% raise for part-time workers to address wage disparities. Smaller firms struggle more with pay raises, and efforts are being made to bridge the gap through fair negotiations and government guidelines. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba plans to support smaller firms in catching up with larger counterparts through economic packages. [Extracted from the article]