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<DIV><FONT face="ＭＳ Ｐ明朝" size=3><STRONG><FONT size=4>＜The Toyota related
news＞NO．1</FONT>4</STRONG>＜Mar14，2010＞<BR> from APWSL・瘢雹Aichi
Group <BR> Abbreviations used：<BR>ATU ＝All Toyota Union</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="ＭＳ Ｐ明朝" size=3>ATU・瘢雹S ＝citizens group supporting ATU<BR>TMWU
＝Toyota Motor Workers’ Union<BR>TMPCWA ＝ Toyota Motor
Philippines Corporation Workers Association<BR>APWSL ＝Asian Pacific Workers
Solidarity Links． <BR>J A WN ＝Japan Automobile Workers Network</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face="ＭＳ Ｐ明朝" size=3><STRONG>5）A lot of reporters gathered to
ATU<BR></STRONG> The recall problem in the United States shows new movement
though it is still extending not cooling. <BR>It is due to the new fact that
"Warning" contents concerning the recall was included in the document "Request
book on the recall problem" sent to Mr. Akira Watanabe , the president of Toyota
Motor at that time on October 3, 2006.<BR>Namely, the Los Angeles Times reports,
the managers of Toyota at that time should have seriously receive the warning
from their employees. Mr. Wakatsuki, the Chairman of ATU is very busy due to
that news, to see rushing mass media etc. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face="ＭＳ Ｐ明朝" size=3><STRONG>4) The 5th Toyota study
meeting</STRONG><BR>The 5th of "Toyota study meeting" to study the real
situations of the Toyota way was held in Nagoya city, and lecturer of Chukyo
University Mr. Sugiyama reported about "Labor-Management consultation system of
Toyota", and the question was exchanged among participants on February 27th.
<BR>It will be held as a lecture on "All Japan Federation of Automobile Workers'
Unions Congress of Industrial Organizations exchange association" composed of
the activist and the citizens with a minority union related to the car in Toyota
City on March 27 next time. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face="ＭＳ Ｐ明朝" size=3><STRONG>3) The 5th collective bargaining (spring
labor offensive demand) with Fine Sinter Co., Ltd.<BR></STRONG>The 5th
collective bargaining of ATU and Fine Sinter Co., Ltd, Toyota related parts
manufacturing company, was held, by the attendance of 7 people from the union, 5
people from the company on February 25th. <BR>At the spring labor offensive
demand, improving pay , demand for the lump sum (bonus), improving benefit
package, and fair human treatment problem like union member K's matter, safety
of the working place (environmental problems etc.) were raised as the points
which should be improved.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face="ＭＳ Ｐ明朝" size=3><STRONG>2) The 31st Toyota total action meeting
and demonstration</STRONG><BR>Customary "Total Toyota action" was held in Toyota
City, and about 1000 people participated, the press reported on February 11th.
<BR>This meeting was a place for request, the will declaration from worker's
side to Toyota, during the recall problem since last year, in addition to
production and sales depression after Lehman shock. <BR>Especially, it is likely
to become a vital question for the workers of the subcontract enterprises from
which the unit price cut down of 30% is being requested by Toyota, and they are
under severe situation. They appealed their voice to the citizens through the
demonstration parade to the Toyota headquarters, and sent them to Mr. Akio
Toyoda, the president.<BR> <BR> <BR> <STRONG>1) The 3rd ATU・瘢雹S
general meeting at the labor hall<BR></STRONG>The 3rd general meeting of ATU・瘢雹S
was held, and our members and ATU, and 30 people such as local unions, the
dispute groups, and activists in the region participated on February 6th.
<BR>Following to the memorial lecture by the Professor Masaki Saruta of Chukyo
University, activity report of recent one year, the line of action
of 2010 including "Recall problem of Toyota" was discussed, and all bills were
approved after the vigorous questioning. </FONT></DIV>
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