‘Employment ice age generation’ returns to spotlight ahead of Upper House election

‘Employment ice age generation’ returns to spotlight ahead of Upper House election

The generation, which graduated between 1993 and 2004, has long grappled with pay stagnation and irregular employment due to a tight labor market.

On the 25th, the government held a meeting of relevant ministers to begin considering support measures for the "employment ice age generation," estimated at about 20 million people, who faced difficulties finding employment after the collapse of the bubble economy. The ice age generation is generally born between 1974 and 1983. The government is considering support measures for people who were job hunting between 1993 and 2004...