Foxconn Workers Express Concern Over Reduced Overtime

in wake of yesterday's announcement fair labor association had reached agreement foxconn reduce maximum number of working hours employees @ apple production facilities, reuters reports foxconn workers concerned move's impact on salaries. concerns come despite assurances foxconn augment compensation packages offset loss of working hours.

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"we here work , not play, our income important," said chen yamei, 25, foxconn worker hunan said had worked @ factory 4 years.

"we have been told can work maximum of 36 hours month of overtime. tell you, lot of unhappy this. think 60 hours of overtime month reasonable , 36 hours little," added. chen said earned bit on 4,000 yuan month ($634).

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many outside observers have criticized foxconn's working hours on past several years amid increasing publicity, others have noted rather excessive overtime being required company, many workers requesting overtime can get. many workers have moved far homes work @ foxconn, goal earn money possible possible can return home.

aside issues of working hours , compensation, fair labor association's audits of 3 foxconn facilities apple products assembled uncovered number of other issues, including related health , safety , worker representation. organization notes in each case foxconn either addressed issues on spot or has agreed make changes in policies improve working conditions. fair labor association continue monitor foxconn's facilities , issue periodic reports on findings.

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tell them relax. they'll able spend more time each month playing ipad , lg television.

 

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