Present position of Japanese Textile Industry
The Japanese Textile industry, in line with that of other developed countries, is undergoing drastic structural re-organisation in order to meet the international integration of the world's economy and the growth of the textile industry in developing countries.
The Textile industry in Japan has historically played an important role in the Japanese economy and it continues to be perhaps the most important industry in Japan. It accounts for more than 15% of Japanese total export for 1968 but in line with other developed countries, the ratio of textiles exported has greatly decreased year by year, due to expansion of the Japanese economy.
The changes that have been experienced by all textile producing countries has been felt in Japan where there has been a shift from natural to man-made fibres. For example, in 1964, natural fibres accounted for 52.8% of the produc- tion with 47.2% for man-made fibres but by 1968 this ratio had changed to 46.6% for natural fibres and 53-4% for man-made fibres.
There is an apparent shortage of labour, particularly in the younger age groups and this, with the higher consumer prices, has compelled Zensen Domei to instigate negotiations for higher wages throughout the industry each year to meet the needs of the workers' higher living standards.
Taken outside Zensen Domei Headquarters.
H. Inoue, H. L. Gibson, W. Morgan, P. Pendergast, Mrs. E. Igarsarki, J. C. Smith.
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