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Apple urged to raise prices to help Chinese workers

by Simon Aughton on 12 October 2010 in News
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Apple’s main manufacturer in China has again been criticised for the it they treats its workers. Two new reports claim wages at Foxconn are still too low and one urges Apple to raise prices to support higher salaries.

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Foxconn hikes salaries by 66%

by admin on 4 October 2010 in News
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Foxconn Technologies has again increased salaries at its Shenzhen, China factory, where the majority of Apple products are assembled. The 66% increase follows a 30% hike in June

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Foxconn hires closer to home

by Simon Aughton on 19 August 2010 in News
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Apple’s main manufacturing contractor in China has announced that it is hiring 400,000 workers for new plants located closer to residential areas

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Foxconn lays down the law

by Simon Aughton on 21 July 2010 in News
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Foxconn, one of Apple’s main manufacturing contractors, has strict rules governing employee’s behaviour, including a ban on gambling, “shady entertainment venues” and speculative investments.

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