Apple is once again facing criticism for the labor practices of its overseas suppliers, forcing the iPhone maker to defend its policy on worker rights. In a report published Monday, New York-based China Labor Watch (CLW) accused Pegatron Group — a Taiwan-based Apple supplier — of committing labor abuses at three of its factories. According to CLW, Pegatron factory operators have been committing several safety and environmental violations over the past five months, withholding pay and forcing employees to work long hours in unhealthy conditions. All told, CLW's undercover investigation revealed at least 86 labor rights violations, including some that violate Chinese law.
Apple defended its oversight policy in a statement...
via The Verge - All Posts http://www.theverge.com/2013/7/29/4567008/apple-defends-labor-rights-after-pegatron-accused-of-violations
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