Japanese Union UA Zensen Seeks 6% Wage Hike for 2026 Negotiations

UA Zensen, a major Japanese labor union, will demand a 6% wage increase for full-time workers in next year's shunto negotiations, matching this year's demand. This signals sustained pressure for higher wages in Japan, which could influence the Bank of Japan's monetary policy normalization path. The outcome remains uncertain as negotiations are ongoing.

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