Could be iPod trouble 2661

MuahMan

Well, if they're going there, they can be joined by Nokia and god knows who else.

However, since you know so much about it:

Check out Foxconn's figures-report against other firms.

Condensed:

"Some of FoxconnÕs send labourers are hired through a temporary employment agency whereas others have long employment contracts directly with Foxconn. And others are recruited among pupils who have completed vocational schools in inland China. Requirementsinclude 18 years of age,a successful job interview,and pbutting a written test...Employees at FoxconnÕs production line for Nokia components work in two shifts.The day shift is from 7:20 AM to 5 PM,including a break from 11:30 to 12:20. Sometimes the employees work overtime until 8:00 PM. The night shift is from 6 PM to 6 AM, including a 1.5-hour break. If employees refuse to work overtime, they are treated as if they had been absent from work without an acceptable reason...The basic monthly salary of permanent workers is 600 yuan (about $75), to which overtime pay is added. Some employees earn more than 1,000 yuan per month. The company rents housing for its employees. Eight people share rooms with about 25 square metres. The company provides three meals a day,and employees receive a food allowance for their days off. They also receive a cost-of-living supplement of 170 yuan per month...Only permanent employees receive social security benefits.Maternity leave is three months."

I have provided the original PDF for you to read.

It is NOT a sweatshop, it is not related to Apple in anything other than a manufacturing plant, and CHINA IS NOT THE USA. Standards, costs, culture and expectations are different there.

Richard

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