Chairman Mitarai's comment at his press conference

March 23, 2009

Following is the gist of remarks made by Chairman Mitarai at his Press Conference. Translation is rush and tentative, and sequence of the gist does not necessarily coincide with words delivered.

( The government-labor-management agreement on employment )

The accord has a strong message that the government, labor and management will work harder together to tackle the employment issue. Based upon the agreement, various measures must be taken to remove spreading concerns among the people. Employment security and job creation are the social responsibility of businesses. Keidanren is encouraging the member companies to make further efforts to implement what has been agreed.

The government is required to take prompt actions including budgetary measures to honor the commitment.


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