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10. Where are these Chinese workers

Mon Oct 8, 2012, 11:14 AM

Oct 2012

that are blaming Microsoft for the harsh working conditions at Foxconn?

Apple has a long history of approving the use of slave labor.

http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/1046612/ipod-maker-admits-breaking-chinese-labour-laws
Foxconn's PR then made life worse for Apple by saying that a team from the Cupertino based outfit had investigated its operations and given it the thumbs up.

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http://www.computerworlduk.com/news/careers/3329638/microsoft-says-foxconn-protest-not-linked-to-working-conditions/

Microsoft investigated a workers protest at its contract manufacturer Foxconn Technology Group, and found that the dispute in Wuhan, China had nothing to do with working conditions, and was related to staffing assignments and transfer policies, the company claims.

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Foxconn Labor Disputes Disrupt IPhone Output for 2nd Time [View all] Omaha Steve Oct 2012 OP

That's what Apple deserves for using slave labor! n/t backscatter712 Oct 2012 #1

Sadly true. n/t TDale313 Oct 2012 #4

But they don't make the same demands or the same profit margins. cprise Oct 2012 #5

Do the Chinese slave laborers FredisDead Oct 2012 #7

Where are these Chinese workers FredisDead Oct 2012 #10

Apple's New Foxconn Embarrassment FredisDead Oct 2012 #11

As a long time Apple fan, I am agreeing. davidwparker Oct 2012 #6

This message was self-deleted by its author onehandle Oct 2012 #3