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Apple supplier Foxconn is facing protests as workers clashed with police over delayed pay and working conditions. Zhengzhou, known locally as “iPhone City”, has an estimated 200,000 workers engaged in iPhone production.
According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, the videos were circulating in chat groups of workers. Footage showed chaotic scenes at the factory in Zhengzhou, known locally as “iPhone City”, where Foxconn assembles most of the world’s latest iPhones.
Protests broke out at the world’s largest factory after workers learned that an expected bonus would be delayed. They broke the tent outside the factory. Glass entrance doors were smashed as police in hazmat suits tried to control the protesting workers.
that journal noted Foxconn confirmed The violence was related to concerns regarding the pay of some of the new employees. The company claimed that it has always respected contractual obligations and said it would communicate with the employees and the government to prevent a recurrence of the incident.
Last month, the Cupertino-based company announced that it expected fewer shipments premium iphone 14 models As a result of disruptions caused by the COVID lockdown at the Zhengzhou facility. According to some reports, since October, several workers have escaped from the locked-down facility. This has prompted Apple’s supplier to promise higher wages and bonuses to retain employees.
Apple is said to be protecting itself for the foreseeable future from disruptions caused by government policies in China. It has asked its suppliers to actively plan to move production outside China.
Some experts point to the problem at Foxconn’s facility as a result of Apple’s production demands, and that the company shouldn’t blame its supplier for what’s happening on the ground.
According to the Journal, a video footage recorded showed activists chanting “Stand up for your rights!” When they were watching the splatter of water on the fire near the gate of the hostel building.