To alleviate labor shortages, Hokuryu establishes a union for rice planting, snow removal, and other businesses. Town expands side job system. [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

We would like to introduce an article (dated January 26th) published on the Hokkaido Shimbun Digital website operated by the Hokkaido Shimbun Press (Sapporo City) entitled "Union established in Hokuriku to resolve labor shortages: Rice planting, snow removal, etc. businesses collaborate as town expands side job system."

働き手不足解消へ北竜に組合設立 田植えや除雪…業者ら連携 町は副業制度拡大【北海道新聞デジタル】
To alleviate labor shortages, Hokuryu establishes a union for rice planting, snow removal, and other businesses. Town expands side job system. [Hokkaido Shimbun Digital]
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