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500,000 Foxconn Workers Endure Harsh Conditions for Apple
1/12/2026
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- Two NGOs found severe working conditions for 500,000 Foxconn workers in China who make Apple Inc. iPhones and iPads.
- Overtime is excessive; one worker logged 98 hours in a month.
- Workers are pressured to sign an anti-suicide pledge after suicides.
- Wages are 1,350 yuan for a 48-hour week.
- Apple Inc. says it maintains high standards and conducts audits, while Foxconn management says overtime is sometimes voluntary to meet demand.
