(2)Signs of structure shift clear in wage negotiations

(2)Signs of structure shift clear in wage negotiations

TOKYO, March 12 Kyodo - Katsutoshi Suzuki (C), head of the Japan Council of Metalworkers' Union, speaks at a news conference March 12 on wage offers made by manufacturers. ''Most of the unions were able to retain the wage system as they demanded. The results varied but created a new trend by drawing on more bonuses. This is a positive outcome of our activities,'' Suzuki said. (Kyodo)

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