Minimum wage in Tokyo to 1072 yen per hour Raise 31 yen as a guide | NHK

Regarding the minimum wage in Tokyo, which is 1041 yen per hour, the council of the Tokyo Labor Bureau has reported that the hourly wage will be 1072 yen, raised by 31 yen as indicated by the national council.
It is expected to apply from October.

A council of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare this week indicated that the minimum wage for this year will be raised by 31 yen, the largest ever nationwide, and discussions are currently underway on the actual increase in prefectural councils.

Of these, the council of the Tokyo Labor Bureau compiled a proposal at the meeting on the 5th to increase the hourly wage by 31 yen as a guideline, to 1072 yen per hour.

As a result of the vote, we reported to the Labor Bureau following receiving a majority in favor.

The 31-yen hike is the largest ever in Tokyo, and it is said that emphasis was placed on the fact that prices, especially food and utility costs, have risen significantly, and that the business situation of companies is on a recovery trend from last year. .

On the other hand, a committee member from the business side expressed the opinion that “although there were signs of recovery from the corona disaster, it is difficult to see the outlook due to the rapid spread of the infection and soaring energy prices.” Three people voted once morest it.

The Tokyo Labor Bureau will accept objections until the 22nd of this month, and the new minimum wage of 1072 yen is expected to apply from October this year.

Yasushi Tsuru, chairman of the Tokyo Regional Minimum Wage Council, said, “This is the result of emphasizing the viewpoint of protecting those who work at the minimum wage level, which is becoming difficult to live. I would like to request it.”