This year, ten employees have died at the Foxconn Shenzhen plant. Foxconn produces products for Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft and Apple. Apple has stepped forward and finally commented on the issue.
https://lastchance.cc/exec-confronts-suicides-after-which-another-employee-d-5546993%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
Dell, which has its computers manufactured by Foxconn has also spoke out: âWe expect our suppliers to employ the same high standards we do in our own facilities. We enforce these standards through a variety of tools, including the Electronics Industry code of conduct, business reviews with suppliers, self-assessments and auditsâ
Yesterday, it was reported that Foxconnâs exec met with reporters about the rash of suicides, adding that the factory is not a âsweatshopâ. Today, he showed one hundred or so members of the media the Shenzhen factory, adding that the facilities have 70 psychiatrist to prevent suicide and another 100 certified volunteers. There is also steps to report and prevent suicides.
Apple Speaks Out About Foxconn Suicides [Gizmodo]
https://gizmodo.com/apple-speaks-out-about-foxconn-suicides-5548014
