Foxconn

'Amazing Scene' As Riot Shuts Foxconn Plant In China

Mark Memmott — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 11:39:00 +0000

At one point overnight as many as 2,000 workers at a Foxconn plant in Taiyuan, China, were involved in a riot that drew 5,000 police officers to the site and has closed the facility that makes parts for Apple's iPhones and hardware for other companies including Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard.

It was, NPR's Frank Langfitt said on Morning Edition, an "amazing scene." He's

Apple, Foxconn To Improve Factory Conditions

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 08:00:00 +0000

Apple and its China-based supplier Foxconn have agreed to limit worker overtime and significantly improve health and safety conditions at the plants that produce, among other products, the iPhone and iPad. The move comes after an investigation by the Fair Labor Association found Foxconn factories violate numerous Chinese work rules.

Group Finds 'Significant Issues' At Foxconn Factories

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 22:39:00 +0000

The Fair Labor Association has released its audit of Apple's largest supplier in China, Foxconn. The group found "significant issues with working conditions" at three factories there. The labor rights group, which was asked by Apple to audit the plants, found excessive overtime, problems with overtime compensation, health and safety issues as well as communication gaps that have led to widespread sense of unsafe working conditions. Melissa Block talks with NPR's Steve Henn.

Auditor Finds 'Serious Issues' At Apple Supplier Foxconn

Eyder Peralta — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 20:37:00 +0000

A review completed by the Fair Labor Association found "significant issues with working conditions at three factories in China operated by Apple's major supplier Foxconn."

Apple joined the Fair Labor Association after various reports detailed poor working conditions at the supplier factories. Those reports spawned protests against Apple and Apple responded by saying the FLA would audit the Chinese factories.

In its press release the FLA said the big issues revolved around overtime.

Audits Are Under Way At Apple Supplier Foxconn's Plants

Bill Chappell — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:03:00 +0000

Audits of working conditions are under way at Foxconn's manufacturing plants in China, a key link in Apple's supply chain of iPhones, iPads and other devices.