Annual wage negotiations go into full swing

Annual wage negotiations go into full swing

Japan Business Federation Chairman Sadayuki Sakakibara attends a meeting with labor representatives in Tokyo on Feb. 2, 2017, as annual wage negotiations got into full swing. In addition to pay hikes, the two sides are also expected to discuss how to tackle prolonged working hours. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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