Economy Most nonpermanent workers struggling, 80% without pay rises

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According to a survey conducted by Shutoken Seinen Union (Metropolitan Area Youth Labor Union), 90% of nonpermanent workers said they were struggling to make ends meet due to price rises., while 80% claimed their wages have not increased, The survey was based on responses from around 500 individuals across Japan. The results announced by the "executive committee of irregular workers spring offensive 2023" revealed the disparity between the wage status of nonpermanent and regular workers.

The survey also collected answers from people who do not belong to a labour union. Of them, 40.8% were part-time workers, 24.9% were dispatch workers, 17.6% were contract workers, and 16.8% had a different employment status. Of the respondents, 65.5% were female, and 30.4% were male. Those working in the service industry were the largest group, and more than half of the respondents reported hourly pay of 1,200 yen (about $9) or below. When asked whether they have difficulty making ends meet amid price hikes, 40.4% said, "It has gotten very tough," while 48.3% said, "It has gotten somewhat tough," showing that nearly 90% have been affected by price increases. To the question, "Do you need a wage rise?" 87% said, "Yes, very much," while 10.1% said, "Yes, somewhat," showing irregular workers are desperate. Respondents were also asked whether their pay had been raised or whether they had been informed of a planned wage increase since January this year. In response, 79.5% said neither had happened, while 4.3% said their pay was increased, and 4.9% said they were told it would be increased, falling short of 10%. There were no differences between the wage increase situation at major and mid- and small-size firms.

90% of irregular workers in Japan struggle to make ends meet, 80% see no pay rises: survey - The Mainichi

TOKYO -- Around 90% of nonpermanent workers said they were struggling to make ends meet due to price rises, while about 80% claimed their wages have n

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