Q127 Do labor unions have a political affiliation?

A127 The main central organizations for unions, referred to as national centers, include the Japan Trade Union Confederation (JTUC-RENGO), the National Confederation ofTrade Unions (Zenroren), and the National Trade Union Council (Zenrokyo). RENGO backs the Democratic Party of Japan, Zenroren the Japanese Communist Party and Zenrokyo the Social Democratic Party.