Message from the President
While the COVID-19 infection has not yet ended, Japan is in the process of returning to its former daily situation, but at the same time structural issues have come sharply into focus. Chronic deflation has continued for over 30 years; depopulation, ultra-low birthrate and social ageing are accelerating; and poverty and disparities are expanding. Global issues such as climate change, terrorism and conflict are also demanding urgent attention.
With Japan facing a wide range of issues, it is absolutely crucial that we create a sustainable and inclusive society, not one that collapses under the weight of these issues, and we are aware that trade unions must perform an ever-broader role. We at RENGO uphold “A Secure Society based on Work” as the image of the society we should aim for. Placing the most important value on “work,” with autonomy and mutual support as the basis, aiming for a participatory society overflowing with vitality, where everyone can participate in society under fair working conditions and through diverse work styles, and where safety nets function reliably. We are working with all our strength to realize this society. For this purpose, we will promote a gathering of colleagues who treasure a diversity that firstly secures gender equality and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, nationality, disabilities, employment type, or other differences, and we will expand the circle of the movement to gain “understanding, empathy, and participation.” Further, as the National Center, while cooperating with the international trade union movement, we will go forward with the best of our ability to be an organization that is firstly trusted by workers as a matter of course, but is also trusted by increasing numbers of the Japanese people.
“Let’s go forward together in all kinds of work”
We at RENGO will continue to walk forward with everyone.