This bulletin contains information on law changes that have either passed, or are being discussed, in parliament, court decisions, and other labor issues in Japan that are of interest to activists.
In this bulletin:
- Minimum Wage Target Set at National Average of 1,118 Yen, 63-Yen Increase Brings All Prefectures Above 1,000 Yen
- Review of Equal Pay for Equal Work Guidelines Begins, Considering Addition of Retirement Benefits, Housing Allowances, and Other Items
- 970,000 People Not Enrolled in Employees’ Pension Due to Employers Evading Premium Payments
- Japan’s Total Workforce Reaches Record High of 68.73 Million, Driven by Women and Elderly Workers
- Real Wages Down 1.3%, Sixth Consecutive Month of Decline Due to Rising Prices
- Japan’s Total Population Approximately 124.33 Million, Decrease of 550,000
- Families of Hostages Call for General Strike Across Israel in Fierce Protest Against Gaza Combat Escalation
And more!!