Japan’s 2026 wage talks result in third year of gains above 5%

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Japan's largest labor union group Rengo secured an average wage increase of 5.01% for workers at 5,368 affiliated companies in 2026, marking the third consecutive year of gains above 5%. This development reflects ongoing positive wage trends in the Japanese labor market.

Workers at 5,368 companies affiliated with Rengo, the country's largest labor union group, have secured an average wage increase of 5.01%.