Brazilian Foxconn workers threaten strike over working conditions
Factory workers at one of Foxconn’s Brazilian plants are complaining of overcrowded buses, poor food and a lack of water. Unless the issues are resolved …
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Apple device manufacturer Foxconn increases wages for workers
Foxconn confirmed on Friday that it has raised wages for its factory workers by 16% to 25%, Reuters reports. The original device manufacturer, which is the No.1 …
Fair Labor Association: Foxconn’s plant conditions are better than most
On Monday, Apple announced that the Fair Labor Association would be conducting audits of facilities managed by its Chinese suppliers. Foxconn Technology Group, whose factories manufacture …
Fair Labor Association to investigate Apple’s suppliers
Apple on Monday announced that the Fair Labor Association will be conducting audits of its suppliers, and the investigation will include Foxconn’s factories in Shenzhen …
Foxconn to build five new Brazilian factories for future Apple products
Foxconn plans to build five additional factories in Brazil to produce liquid crystal displays for future Apple products. The plan was announced by the Secretary …
Verizon sues workers union claiming harassment, sabotage
Verizon Communications has filed lawsuits against the Communications Workers of America union in five states in an effort to limit picketing, the Associated Press reported. …
Foxconn to replace part of workforce with 1 million robots
Hon Hai-owned manufacturing giant Foxconn intends to release a portion of its workforce in favor of 1 million new robot workers according to a new …
Foxconn employees arrested for leaking Apple iPad 2 specs
DigiTimes is citing a report from sznews.com today that three Foxconn employees have been arrested in Shenzhen, China for leaking the design specs of the …
Imminent wage increase to benefit 1 million laborers in Taiwan
Taiwan’s minister of the Counsel of Labor Affairs (CLA) on Thursday announced her intentions to raise the nation’s basic wage for public workers by over 3%. CLA …
Taiwan capital cuts maximum working hours for laborers as Hon Hai reports 41% revenue growth
It’s no wonder why Foxconn is considering moving some facilities outside Taiwan and China and into other countries like Brazil. Beyond the potential tax benefits …
Bloomberg: Nokia's retooling could lead to 6,000 lost jobs
A report filed by Bloomberg paints a grim picture for Nokia Oyj workers the world over. With an announced and looming restructuring in the works, …
