China Apple strike denied

News > World

Published: 6 Oct 2012 at 12.49
Online news: World

The electronics giant Foxconn has denied reports that thousands of workers went on strike at one of its plants in China and halted production of components for Apple's iPhone 5.

Apple chief executive Tim Cook (left), visited the iPhone production line at the Foxconn plant in Zhengzhou, in north-central Henan province, in March.

The Taiwan-based company acknowledged that two isolated labour disputes had erupted at its plant in Zhengzhou on Monday and Tuesday, but said they were addressed immediately addressed and production of the phones continued.

This article is older than 60 days, which we reserve for our premium members only.You can subscribe to our premium member subscription, here.

Forum

Your comments

dao
Post : 4,654
Send message

Discussion 6 : 07 Oct 2012 at 00.396
Post this to my Facebook
I wonder how long these workers have to work in order to buy the product they make .I know the answer already .Too long .Apple is overpriced and the workers sure arent feeling the effects Apple is .
Like dislike 2 people liked / 0 people disliked this comment
joe_blow
Post : 110
Send message

Discussion 5 : 06 Oct 2012 at 23.505
Post this to my Facebook
company should be forced to move its production back to the USA where they would need to pay livable salaries to their workers and be subject to fair labor laws.

Right on......and how many $2000 cell phones would you be willing to buy?
Like dislike 1 people liked / 0 people disliked this comment
fundeena
Post : 1,273
Send message

Discussion 4 : 06 Oct 2012 at 21.554
Post this to my Facebook
People don't care as long as they get their new iPhone 5...6...7...
Like dislike 2 people liked / 1 people disliked this comment
lookmoo
Post : 540
Send message

Discussion 3 : 06 Oct 2012 at 19.063
Post this to my Facebook
I don't understand.. My business contact in China have been unavailable for a week due to festivals. Perhaps Foxconn should do the same, reward their workers some few days every year.
Like dislike 1 people liked / 0 people disliked this comment
robins
Post : 701
Send message

Discussion 2 : 06 Oct 2012 at 14.142
Post this to my Facebook
They're supposed to work through a national holiday for the sole reason of making some money for this greedy corporation? Too bad, this company should be forced to move its production back to the USA where they would need to pay livable salaries to their workers and be subject to fair labor laws.
Like dislike 10 people liked / 1 people disliked this comment
khunbj
Post : 1,123
Send message

Discussion 1 : 06 Oct 2012 at 14.141
Post this to my Facebook
This is serious, back to work guys, need my new IPhone 5...
Like dislike 5 people liked / 8 people disliked this comment

China Apple strike denied | Bangkok Post: news