Productivity improvement and Japanese labor-management relations: thoughts and actions of labor unions

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Labor unions take a pro-management stance, leading to inadequate labor-management consultations and stagnant productivity.
The analysis highlights a shift in the sentiment and relationships among labor unions since the postwar period.
Questionnaire survey conducted across various labor unions reveals current characteristics and challenges in productivity discussions.
Findings suggest that enhancing labor-management relations is crucial for improving living standards and productivity.

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Analysis shows labor unions' pro-management position is linked to stagnant productivity and inadequate consultations.

Sumiko Ebisuno (2025) studied this question.

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