Apple update 6
Two days ago FLA ( Fair labour association ) published a new report about working conditions at Foxconn factories (one of the main Apple suppliers). From June 25 to July 6 2012 Openview and SCSA (two local, independent labor monitoring organizations accredited by FLA and overseen by FLA staff) returned to each of the three Foxconn facilities to verify the implementation status of remedial action items. According to FLA "Foxconn and Apple are carrying out the robust remediation plan developed following FLA’s investigation, published on March 28, 2012. Over the past three months, steady progress has been made at the three facilities employing an estimated 178,000 workers, and all remediation items due within the timeframe have been completed, with others ahead of schedule. Some of the most challenging action items – such as compliance with Chinese labor law regarding hours of work – are yet to come, and FLA will continue to engage with Apple a...
