in our parents generation, late 70's to early 90's, working 10+ hours/6 days a week is pretty normal ...
tofu 發表於 2010-5-27 16:04
It has to do with the military style management of Foxconn. In the old days, many Hong Kong people worked long hours in the factories in Kwun Tong. But no such problems at all.
There are many other factories managed by Hong Kong/Taiwan companies in China, but it seems there are few such problems.
You don't think that the vendors (buyers) have something to do with this? If Apple have not been so ...
pkphilip 發表於 2010-5-27 19:36
Just boycott Apple and other American brands and buy Chinese brands.
We should establish own Chinese brands, which are designed according to our own needs rather than using foreign brands.
What make you think that you are more capable than others? Others don't have the ...
fibbi 發表於 2010-5-28 17:13
What makes you think you are right? You have to give your facts when arguing. But so many anti-Chinese people here just use lies to support their biases.
Probably, Taiwan management instructed the security to do it. We will know more details later.
In any case, it seems the problems are not because of long hours, low wages, or even China's social situation.