Unions Japan’s biggest labour union calls for 6% wage hike While larger firms can absorb costs, smaller employers are struggling to keep up with accumulating pay increases iStock.com/structuresxx Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Wednesday 28 October 2026 Japan’s largest labour union group has set an ambitious 6% pay increase target in next year’s annual wage negotiations. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Flexibility Japan starts to turn back the clock on covid flexible work gains Working Time Japan dials back overtime oversight despite karoshi risk Culture Japan Inc ditches forced transfers in bid to retain talent Contracts Japan’s Supreme Court backs equal pay for full-time contract staff