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Foxconn to outsource dormitories
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Sep 14, 2010
This NYT article puts the number of workers in Shenzhen at 420,000, the highest number I've heard so far....
Chinese labor movement aided by technology
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Sep 14, 2010
The New York Times has a really interesting article about factory workers and labor unrest in China. Workers are often poor, migrant workers with...
All Foxconn operations except iPhone to leave Shenzhen
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Sep 14, 2010
This according to China Daily. Those that stay behind to work on iPhones (presumably the iPhone 4 for the most part although 3GS production will...
Foxconn ends compensation for families of suicide victims, relocates some operations.
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Sep 14, 2010
For a while now we've been hearing about increased wages for Foxconn employees, in some cases raises of up to 66%. Around here we've been wondering...
Foxconn gives raises again
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Sep 14, 2010
Couple of weeks ago, every day brought news of another suicide at the massive Chinese manufacturing facility. Now every day brings news of another...
China blocking Foursquare
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Sep 14, 2010
China is blocking the mobile social media service Foursquare. People using/playing Foursquare use mobile devices to "check in" wherever they go and...
Tech News In Brief - 6/2/10
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Sep 14, 2010
The Skype 3G app for iPhone is hugely popular. Free calls! Free calls! Until next year!Umpire's blown call ruins pitcher's perfect game. Call out...
Tech News In Brief - 5/28/10
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Sep 14, 2010
Foxconn to give out raises, relocate workersIs Facebook popular? Why yes it is. More monthly page views than the next 99 most visited sites...
Apple statement on Foxconn
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Sep 14, 2010
Apple, HP, and Dell are all major partners with Foxconn and have all recently said that they would be investigating conditions there. We asked each...
Dell statement on Foxconn
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Sep 14, 2010
Apple, HP, and Dell are all major partners with Foxconn and have all recently said that they would be investigating conditions there. We asked each...
