Mako Tamura Announces Appointment as Executive Committee Member of “TBS Labor Union” “The Thoughts of Junior Staff” that she fulfills by cutting back on her private life
A good face for management, and it can lead to a promotion
TBS announcer Mako Tamura, 29, has been elected as an executive committee member of the station’s labor union.
Tamura joined TBS in ’18, and it is well known that her father is Norihisa Tamura, 60, a member of the House of Representatives of the Liberal Democratic Party. He is currently the MC of the morning information program “Lavit! a morning information program, as well as four regular radio programs.
What is the role of a labor union executive committee member?
In general, the three main officers of a labor union are the chairperson, vice chairperson, and general secretary, who are called the “three officers” of the executive committee. They are assisted by a deputy general secretary, a financial manager who manages the accounts, and other executive committee members. Other than the three executive committee members, the other positions have different names and roles depending on the company, but the differences are not that great. The executive committee members represent each branch (department in charge) and are in a position to listen to the union members’ voices and convey them to the company,” explains an employee of a major manufacturer.
explains an employee of a major manufacturer.
Specifically, they are responsible for implementing union policies and plans, coordinating union activities, communicating with members, and negotiating with external parties.
What are the benefits of being an executive committee member? According to the manufacturer employee mentioned above
Basically, you get an allowance in addition to your salary. In addition, since I am in a position where I have to evaluate the company’s management, I inevitably gain knowledge about management. In addition, you can become familiar with internal information such as personnel matters, and in large companies with many employees, you can sell your face to the management team, which can lead to a promotion.
Tamura says that there are many advantages to working at the company.
Being a labor union leader has some unexpected disadvantages
However, what about “career advancement,” which is thought to be the biggest advantage of working for a broadcasting company such as TBS?
It used to be said that the TBS labor union was stronger than others, but that is not the case anymore. In the past, it was true that union chairmen tended to rise in the ranks. But that was only for committee chairpersons. You don’t get promoted just because you become an executive officer. There is no risk, though. It has nothing to do with the life of the company.
In addition, being an executive officer has the disadvantage of reducing one’s personal time, since one has to engage in union activities in addition to one’s regular duties. Therefore, young women are reluctant to serve on union executive committees, and many station employees are surprised to hear that Tamura has become an executive committee member.
In the company, Tamura said, “She is very active in the union,
“She was very active in the union and worked on labor issues, and after leaving the company, she may be trying to become a politician like her father, who served as both the Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare and the Minister of State for Workplace Reform.
Some people have even speculated that she is trying to become a politician like her father. However, according to the director of a TV program in which she appears,
Tamura has a straightforward personality and is able to talk without hesitation. When it comes to female TV announcers, cute girls who are charming and smiling tend to be popular, but she is a slightly different type. She has a strong sense of responsibility and a dignified appearance, but in fact she is tearful and easily moved to tears during emotional scenes. This gap between her and the staff makes her very popular. He is well-liked by his juniors and cares about his workmates, so I think he genuinely wants to make the working environment better for his colleagues and juniors.
and the reason why she accepted the position of executive committee member is because of her genuine feelings.
Tamura is very popular as a female announcer and is trusted by her colleagues. We look forward to seeing what she will do as a member of the executive committee.
PHOTO: Kumataro Arai
