Labor Standard
Efforts to Reduce Working Hours
We have a policy of reducing excessive working hours by complying with laws and regulations related to working hours, such as 36 Agreements. Based on this policy, we work on the proper management of working hours at each workplace so that each and every employee can fully demonstrate his or her abilities and work with vigor. We also implement a variety of initiatives to reduce overtime work by improving operational efficiency and reforming work styles.
Wage Management
Our basic policy is to comply with minimum wage law and other labor laws and regulations and to pay all employees a wage that exceeds the regional minimum wage so that they can maintain the minimum standards of wholesome and cultured living. In line with our employee compensation regulations, we pay wages appropriate to the position and content of each job, and we have made efforts to raise wage levels so that employees in all regions can enjoy a more affluent life, and we will continue to do so.
In addition, there is no disparity in the wages we pay based on nationality, creed, social status, or gender.
Labor-Management Relations
In accordance with the Japanese Constitution and the Labor Union Law, we respect the rights of workers (the right to organize, to bargain collectively, and to take other collective actions).
The Japan Post Group, including the Company, has organized labor unions such as the Japan Postal Group Union. They engage in collective bargaining on an equal footing with labor and management regarding various working conditions, including employee wages and working hours.
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- Number of employees covered by collective bargaining agreements as of April 2023: approx. 20,000 (roughly 90% of our total workforce)
Promotion of Understanding Among Employees
We provide all employees, including regular and contract employees, with information and training on laws and regulations related to labor standards (36 Agreements and other laws and regulations related to working hours, etc.) and explanations. We work to promote understanding of labor standards.
