2. About Foxconn
Foxconn Technology Group is a subsidiary of Hon Hai
Precision Industries Ltd.
HHPIL- world’s largest electronics manufacturer
Make electronic components including printed circuit
boards
112th among Global Fortune 500 companies
Hold over 25,000 patents worldwide, making it a
recognized leader of innovation and technical know-how
Workforce of over 900,000 in China alone
450,000-550,000 workers are employed at Longhua
Science & Technology Park. This factory is mainly
where the production of Apple Products such as the I
Phone and I Pad are made
3. Questions For The Audience
Who has purchased the following products from any of these companies?
5. The Controversy
Harsh working conditions
Long hours, low wages
Forced overtime
Health related issues due to poor factory conditions.
The threat of being yelled at, the prohibition to speak
No personal space
Constant monitoring
Subdued human interactions
Cold and rude management culture
6. What Can Be Done
Provide factory workers with accessible channels of
appeal, specifically telephone hotlines, where they
can freely voice concerns or questions they may have
regarding factory conditions or labor contracts
without fear of retaliation
Government should play an essential role in
protecting Chinese workers/citizens
Laws about safety and health should be stricter
Companies doing business in China should have a
designed code of conduct outlining their expectations
Companies should facilitate communication between
workers and management at its suppliers