Toyota, Union Likely To Reach Deal On Pay Hike In Mid-March: Report

Toyota Motor Corp TM didn’t make an offer to meet union demands for pay increases amid ongoing wage negotiations.

The workers’ union seeks a 7.6-month bonus and undisclosed wage hike. The automaker, which boosted compensation significantly last year, plans to present an offer at the next meeting on March 13, according to a report from Bloomberg.

Given its central role in Japan’s vast auto manufacturing network, Toyota’s decisions hold significant weight. The outcome of these negotiations is closely watched, as it could indicate the trajectory of Japan’s wage-price cycle.

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Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s administration advocates for wage growth surpassing inflation, with Honda Motor Co Ltd HMC and Mazda Motor Corp MZDAY already agreeing to wage increases, the report added.

These talks are part of Japan’s annual spring wage negotiations, with important implications for the country’s economy and monetary policy.

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Price Action: TM shares closed higher by 1.78% at $248.19 on Tuesday.

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