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Chapter 838: The Stormy Japanese Steel

This was probably the most relaxing day Kitahara had lived in recent times. After Miyakawa, Sancheng and others became his neighbors, he was able to enjoy a rare happy time. Even though he hated women's chatter, the fireworks that women brought to life made him feel at ease.

If a man lives alone, he will not buy many things.

But once women get involved, there are more and more objects in the room.

However, Kitahara also knew that the current peace was just an illusion. The extremist organization that Eriko and Eto were loyal to could break this peace at any time.

After a short break, Kitahara quickly began to investigate Nippon Steel. At this time, Nippon Steel was in a precarious situation...

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Morning, half past nine.

The lobby of Nippon Steel's headquarters in Tokyo.

A middle-aged man with a dark complexion and an orange work cap stood in the middle of the hall with a rather stern expression. Behind him stood hundreds of other people wearing work caps. These men filled almost the entire beautiful hall with modern decorations. The huge crowd created an extremely strong sense of oppression.

The man in the lead was Yasushi Toyama, the general secretary of the Nippon Steel Union. Nippon Steel has more than 70,000 steel industry workers. The functions of the Nippon Steel Union include collective negotiations with management on salary issues every year, and are also responsible for internal job allocation, occupational disease prevention, worker protection equipment and other issues.

It can be said that within Nippon Steel, the labor union is a presence that the management fears.

On the floors above the lobby, many administrative employees of Nippon Steel were looking at the general secretary of the union with nervous expressions.

"What do you mean by refusing to meet with the union representatives now, Nippon Steel management!" Toyama shouted in the hall, "What the hell is going on with you now! This morning, the sixth and seventh steel plants suddenly stopped production without any warning, and the workers on duty had to take a break. What the hell is going on now!!"

An administrative staff member stepped forward timidly, "Hello, Secretary Toyama. Our management has already arranged a meeting with you. However, there is a schedule conflict today, so we are trying our best to arrange it. If possible, could you please go upstairs to the conference room and wait."

This administrative staff member obviously wants to calm the current situation and make a big deal out of a small matter.

After all, this is the lobby of the headquarters.

People coming and going, seeing this scene, it has a very bad influence.

"Who are you?! Tell us your identity before you talk to us!" Toyama scolded the man in a suit without any hesitation, "Send your management out immediately! Isn't there a single management member at the headquarters? You must be kidding me!!"

After being scolded, the administrator was obviously panicked and could only run back in a hurry to report the critical situation.

After a while, a man in a suit appeared in the hall. He had a strong aura, like a king. He was Takehiro Ueshima, the executive director of the board of directors of Nippon Steel. Ueshima could be said to be one of the souls of Nippon Steel.

You know, setting up a steel plant is a very difficult task.

From the site selection of factories, the introduction of production lines, the procurement of raw materials, the waste treatment of blast furnaces, etc., Ueshima has extremely extensive connections in all walks of life. He solved many major problems for Nippon Steel. In particular, after Nippon Steel was criticized by many groups for environmental issues, he coordinated the relocation of some old factories and the site selection of new factories.

Managing Director Kamijima was a person who played a key role in Nippon Steel.

Many administrative staff in the hall above did not expect that General Manager Uejima would come out in person. Toyama naturally recognized this high-ranking executive.

Uejima spoke first, "Secretary Toyama, we have also heard about what happened today. I believe that your union also understands the difficulties faced by the company. The suspension of production at the Sixth and Seventh Steel Plants is a business arrangement of the company and a strategy to cope with the current difficult situation. I hope you can understand."

"I'm afraid that's not right." Toyama frowned, "What do you mean by 'heard'? As a member of the board of directors, you also have a role in the decision. What do you mean by 'heard' that the sixth and seventh steel plants have stopped operating? Do you think we are stupid?!"

The general secretary of the union directly and mercilessly scolded Shangdao in the hall.

No mercy was shown to the general manager of the board.

The administrative staff at the headquarters were so frightened that they didn't even dare to breathe.

This is the confidence of trade union officers.

These 70,000 workers are the lifeline of Nippon Steel's production.

"Director Toyama," Uejima continued with a smile, "I hope you can understand the business decisions of the company."

Then, Shangdao looked around and said, "I think it's not appropriate to discuss these things here in the hall. Can we move to the conference room to discuss it in detail?"

Upon hearing this request, Toyama sneered, “Our union adheres to the principle of transparency, so let’s talk about it here!!”

The union official's attitude was extremely tough.

When I got to the island, I was choked by this attitude for a moment.

Toyama then pressed further:

"The current problem is not just the shutdown of the sixth and seventh steel plants! There are many other problems that you have not explained to us!!!"

"The supervisory representative of our union in Nippon Steel was checking the company's accounts a few days ago, but was obstructed by your management! This is what happened! The supervisory representative of our union in the company should have the right to know the company's operating conditions. Why are you obstructing the audit now?"

"As you all know, the company has been planning a number of major events recently," said Uejima. "Originally, I shouldn't have mentioned this in this situation, and I have a confidentiality obligation. However, in order to respond to the union's concerns, I have made an exception and informed you of this. These major events are ongoing, and the company's financial books are currently kept relatively confidential and will be temporarily verified by a professional CPA firm."

"Our management will promptly notify your union of any necessary changes in operating conditions." Uejima's tone began to harden.

"Ha!" Toyama sneered, "Will you inform our union in time? The Sixth and Seventh Steel Plants have suddenly stopped production, but you didn't inform us?! Do you, the management of Nippon Steel, want to completely exclude our union from the management of the company!!"

The union secretary-general hit the nail on the head.

His language was so blunt and explicit that it frightened the administrative staff present at the headquarters.

Nippon Steel

This huge company that witnessed the economic boom in Japan has reached a turbulent time...

(End of this chapter)