Summary: Japan’s car industry union, JAW, aims for a ¥12,000 monthly base wage increase, exceeding this year’s ¥9,520 raise. This goal, driven by the need to secure labor and support worker growth, adds pressure on employers amidst US tariffs impacting the sector. The Bank of Japan is closely monitoring wage trends in the auto industry, which employs nearly 10% of Japan’s workforce.

Link: https://www.theedgesingapore.com/news/japan/japans-auto-workers-union-seeks-higher-wage-gains-boj-watches-trends