Manufacturer of popular electronics like iPhones and Wiis, Foxcomm, is increasing worker wages from $5 a day to $10 a day in an effort to stop the suicide rate amongst its workers.
Have you ever thought about the cost of your convenience?
According to the video description, “Employees spend almost all of their lives in Foxconn’s massive ‘campus’ – which is a charming euphemism for a large, all inclusive, Orwellian complex that includes factories, dormitories, shops and markets.
“Employees aren’t allowed to walk down the street in groups of 3 or larger, are forced to carry a corporate ID badge when leaving the complex, are not allowed to speak while working and can work shifts exceeding 24 hours.”
I think I’ll skip buying the iPhone, thanks.
