(1)Workers rally in spring labor offensive

(1)Workers rally in spring labor offensive

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Trade Union Confederation (Rengo) leader Kiyoshi Sasamori (3rd from L, front), with Democratic Party of Japan leader Naoto Kan (4th from L, front), takes to the streets after a Rengo-sponsored labor rally at Meiji Park in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward on March 6. The rally was held ahead of the March 17 announcements on wages by management of major companies. (Kyodo)

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