All companies exploit their workers, yes to one degree or another. The question is how much are they exploited by Foxconn versus how you would exploit those same workers? Do you seriously believe that Foxconn offers an 8 hour work day, paid sick leave, paid vacation, and doesn't demand work output levels or you're out the door immediately with no excuses or hearings? You're the one that needs to go to school called the real world.
I'm thankful for your outrage of the treatment of Foxconn workers and eager to learn what you are doing to help them.
The last time I visited and inspected a Foxconn facility was 2014 when my company was looking for mfgs. Having eaten lunch with the workers they said the conditions were better vs. other factories in the area. Having visited the other factories without personal protection equipment (PPE) and exposure to lead, I'm inclined to agree. They pay double the market rate in the area and provide housing - and death benefits to families which is why there was a high suicide rate. They since changed the terms and installed nettings. Thats what you read in the news and explains your outrage.
Is it a UAW job with obscene benefits? No. Are there lines of people clamoring at the gates to get a job at Foxconn factories - yes.
Be glad you were not born in rural china without much opportunity. I'm very thankful I was able to immigrate to the US, go to school here and start a company.
We no longer mfg in China (moved assembly to US) but we still source components from APAC region since you can't get them anywhere else.
Sorry, but I just could not continue reading this dribble without finally posting something.
Do you not know that Apple/Foxconn supplies cell phones to the Chinese military? Do you suppose those phone are for use in Chinese concentration camps? This is no different that Dahua or Hik providing cams.
Apple's 'Supplier Guidelines' are just that- guidelines. Do you really think the powers at Apple give a flying fork about what is happening there? If they did, they would not have a plant there.
If you're so upset you're indirectly supporting genocide and having trouble sleeping at night, I understand you need to lash out out but there's gotta be healthier and more constructive methods, like not buying such products instead of spewing nonsense.
Foxconn is a tier 1 contract manufacturer - they build stuff for everyone. I have no doubt they manufacturer products for the Chinese military.
I've never heard Apple makes or sells anything to the Chinese military.. thats liekly in violation of US ITAR regulations.. If you're willing to back up that claim and it withstands Apple's legal department, Justice Department and DoD.. I'll believe you.. but lets just call it what it is -- bullshit.
I simply stated my opinion and vote with my wallet. Why are you all so triggered?
My guess: you are all resellers. Don't worry you lost 1 purchase thats me! If I'm spouting nonsense why should you care?
