Promote management by smoothly sharing information between labor and management

The labor union represents the workers and works to improve working conditions and economic positions. It also develops a relationship of trust with the Company that is the foundation for improving employee engagement. The Company and the labor union regularly hold labor-management council meetings. From the Company’s side, detailed information is shared about the changing management environment, management policies, business plans and their progress, financial results, and other items. From the labor union, issues are raised related to the work environment of employees and suggestions are made to management, making this a valuable forum for information sharing between labor and management. Labor-management council meetings are attended by the Company’s executive directors and executive officers, as well as the union’s full-time officers and executives from each region. This facilitates the sharing of management‘s visions and policies, and other details, with frontline union members. The council, as well as driving the business forward, plays a leading role in establishing a management system in which labor and management are united.

(Collective agreement coverage: 92.9%)