[Event Report] Workshop Held to Learn "Financial Perspective" Necessary for Labor-Management Negotiations
FP Consulting held a financial analysis workshop for the Japan Federation of Pulp and Paper Workers' Unions on April 17, 2026. 57 participants learned to objectively analyze financial data to enhance negotiation skills for constructive labor-management dialogue.
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FP Consulting Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture; Representative Director: Yuki Chida; hereinafter "FP Consulting") held a "Financial Analysis Workshop Useful for Labor-Management Negotiations" at the Japan Federation of Pulp and Paper Workers' Unions on Friday, April 17, 2026. The purpose of this workshop was to foster the ability to objectively grasp the company's situation based on financial data and to promote constructive dialogue in labor-management negotiations. It was structured with a combination of lectures and practical exercises.
### Acquiring Perspectives Useful for Labor-Management Negotiations Through Self-Analysis
On the day, 57 union executives participated and engaged in analysis and presentations using their own company's financial statements through lectures and workshops.
- In the first half of the lecture, in addition to basic ways of looking at financial statements and disclosure materials, methods for interpreting a company's situation based on indicators such as ROE and ROA were explained. Participants commented that their perspective on their own company broadened by touching on the idea of evaluating a company from an external perspective, not just an internal one.
- In the latter half, in a workshop format, each participant conducted an analysis based on their company's financial information and IR materials, and shared the content within their groups. This provided an opportunity to organize the company's strengths, areas for improvement, and medium-to-long-term direction, as well as an opportunity to re-examine the company's position through the perspectives of other companies. Participants also commented that they gained a sense that looking at their company from an external perspective leads to improved accuracy of judgment in labor-management negotiations.
### Workshop Scene
【Feedback from Participants】
- **Points they wanted to bring back to their organization:**
- They want to share the perspective of financial analysis within their organization.
- They want to grasp their company's position through comparison with other companies.
- **Actions they are considering for the future:**
- They want to be able to explain their company's situation from a financial perspective.
- They want to advance discussions with the company more concretely, with a medium-to-long-term outlook.
- **Other comments:**
- It was interesting to think about where the company is investing and what it is focusing on by reading the flow of money.
- It was an opportunity to be objectively pointed out the company's challenges and to recognize them anew.
- The content was practical and very meaningful.
FP Consulting will continue to plan and provide practical programs to help union members deepen their understanding of companies and promote constructive dialogue.
### Japan Federation of Pulp and Paper Workers' Unions (Kami-pa Rengo)
Kami-pa Rengo (Official name: Japan Federation of Pulp and Paper Workers' Unions; English name: Japanese Federation of Pulp and Paper Workers' Unions) was established on February 5, 1988. At that time, against the backdrop of the unification of the labor world in Japan, it was launched with the pledge to create a fresh and vibrant industrial union that would meet the demands of the new era, with the former industrial organizations Kami-pa Roren and Kami-pa Sorengo, as well as unaffiliated unions, joining forces, bringing together 108 individual unions (50,607 affiliated members). Since its establishment, with the motto "Meeting of faces, meeting of hearts, meeting of strengths," it has pursued its activities centered on four initiatives based on democratic organizational management integrating large and small companies: ① initiatives to protect employment and livelihoods, ② initiatives to create an attractive industry and organization, ③ initiatives for organizational management and participatory activities, and ④ initiatives to fulfill social responsibilities.
- **Organization Overview**
- Organization Name: Japan Federation of Pulp and Paper Workers' Unions
- Location: Imon Ikenohata Building 2F, 2-7-17 Ikenohata, Taito-ku, Tokyo
- Representative: Chairman, Central Executive Committee, Takehiro Kimura
- Established: February 1988
- HP: https://www.jpw.or.jp/
### FP Consulting Co., Ltd.
FP Consulting Co., Ltd. does not sell financial products, unlike securities brokerage or insurance agency businesses. As an independent financial planning firm that provides completely neutral and fair advice, it offers proposals and support tailored to each client. It has extensive practical experience having engaged in consulting, seminars, individual consultations, and various consulting services for government agencies and major corporations, and its activities have been featured in numerous media outlets such as newspapers and television.
Furthermore, the company announced its "Well-being Declaration" in July 2024. Going forward, it will continue to work on solving social issues through its corporate activities and walk alongside everyone to realize well-being.
- **Company Overview**
- Company Name: FP Consulting Co., Ltd.
- Location: 11F, 16 Gou, Osaka Ekimae Dai-San Building, 1-1-3 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka City
- Representative: Representative Director, Yuki Chida
- Established: January 8, 2002
- Business Activities:
1. Financial Planning
2. Retirement Planning
3. Implementation of FP Seminars and FP Training
4. Individual FP Consulting and Corporate FP Consulting
### Acquiring Perspectives Useful for Labor-Management Negotiations Through Self-Analysis
On the day, 57 union executives participated and engaged in analysis and presentations using their own company's financial statements through lectures and workshops.
- In the first half of the lecture, in addition to basic ways of looking at financial statements and disclosure materials, methods for interpreting a company's situation based on indicators such as ROE and ROA were explained. Participants commented that their perspective on their own company broadened by touching on the idea of evaluating a company from an external perspective, not just an internal one.
- In the latter half, in a workshop format, each participant conducted an analysis based on their company's financial information and IR materials, and shared the content within their groups. This provided an opportunity to organize the company's strengths, areas for improvement, and medium-to-long-term direction, as well as an opportunity to re-examine the company's position through the perspectives of other companies. Participants also commented that they gained a sense that looking at their company from an external perspective leads to improved accuracy of judgment in labor-management negotiations.
### Workshop Scene
【Feedback from Participants】
- **Points they wanted to bring back to their organization:**
- They want to share the perspective of financial analysis within their organization.
- They want to grasp their company's position through comparison with other companies.
- **Actions they are considering for the future:**
- They want to be able to explain their company's situation from a financial perspective.
- They want to advance discussions with the company more concretely, with a medium-to-long-term outlook.
- **Other comments:**
- It was interesting to think about where the company is investing and what it is focusing on by reading the flow of money.
- It was an opportunity to be objectively pointed out the company's challenges and to recognize them anew.
- The content was practical and very meaningful.
FP Consulting will continue to plan and provide practical programs to help union members deepen their understanding of companies and promote constructive dialogue.
### Japan Federation of Pulp and Paper Workers' Unions (Kami-pa Rengo)
Kami-pa Rengo (Official name: Japan Federation of Pulp and Paper Workers' Unions; English name: Japanese Federation of Pulp and Paper Workers' Unions) was established on February 5, 1988. At that time, against the backdrop of the unification of the labor world in Japan, it was launched with the pledge to create a fresh and vibrant industrial union that would meet the demands of the new era, with the former industrial organizations Kami-pa Roren and Kami-pa Sorengo, as well as unaffiliated unions, joining forces, bringing together 108 individual unions (50,607 affiliated members). Since its establishment, with the motto "Meeting of faces, meeting of hearts, meeting of strengths," it has pursued its activities centered on four initiatives based on democratic organizational management integrating large and small companies: ① initiatives to protect employment and livelihoods, ② initiatives to create an attractive industry and organization, ③ initiatives for organizational management and participatory activities, and ④ initiatives to fulfill social responsibilities.
- **Organization Overview**
- Organization Name: Japan Federation of Pulp and Paper Workers' Unions
- Location: Imon Ikenohata Building 2F, 2-7-17 Ikenohata, Taito-ku, Tokyo
- Representative: Chairman, Central Executive Committee, Takehiro Kimura
- Established: February 1988
- HP: https://www.jpw.or.jp/
### FP Consulting Co., Ltd.
FP Consulting Co., Ltd. does not sell financial products, unlike securities brokerage or insurance agency businesses. As an independent financial planning firm that provides completely neutral and fair advice, it offers proposals and support tailored to each client. It has extensive practical experience having engaged in consulting, seminars, individual consultations, and various consulting services for government agencies and major corporations, and its activities have been featured in numerous media outlets such as newspapers and television.
Furthermore, the company announced its "Well-being Declaration" in July 2024. Going forward, it will continue to work on solving social issues through its corporate activities and walk alongside everyone to realize well-being.
- **Company Overview**
- Company Name: FP Consulting Co., Ltd.
- Location: 11F, 16 Gou, Osaka Ekimae Dai-San Building, 1-1-3 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka City
- Representative: Representative Director, Yuki Chida
- Established: January 8, 2002
- Business Activities:
1. Financial Planning
2. Retirement Planning
3. Implementation of FP Seminars and FP Training
4. Individual FP Consulting and Corporate FP Consulting