Foxconn Again Raises Wages for Entry-Level Workers

reuters reports apple's manufacturing partner foxconn has announced new wage increases entry-level workers @ facilities in china, boosting pay anywhere 16-25 percent. increase, comes foxconn again under increasing global pressure stemming reports on working conditions , worker rights issues @ company, company's third wage hike since 2010.

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in statement on friday, taiwan-based foxconn said pay of junior level worker in shenzhen, southern china, had risen 1,800 yuan ($290) per month , further raised above 2,200 yuan if worker passed technical examination.

said pay 3 years ago 900 yuan month.

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foxconn says wages far above minimum wage standards set government , continue focus on training , education employees. company provides room , board employees, although have criticized living conditions centered around cramped dormitory-style housing various reports citing anywhere 8 fifteen or more beds per room.




foxconn made significant boost worker salaries in mid-2010 following significant scrutiny on worker suicides @ company's facilities. initial reports had claimed apple directly subsidizing wage hikes, foxconn later denied reports.

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interesting timing least.

 

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