Judging The Apple 'Sweatshop' Charge

jurgen writes "MacWorld summarizes an article published in the U.K., stating that Apple's iPods are made in China by women who work 15 hours/day, make $50/month, and have to pay half of that right back to the company for housing and food. The article also claims the workers live in dormitories where they are housed 100 per room, and are not allowed visitors." A Wired article looks at the same story, exploring the reliability of the Mail on Sunday's claims. From that article: "The situation is too murky for a rush to judgment on Apple's ethics here, and it may well meet minimum global standards. But for a company that has staked its image on progressive politics, Apple has set itself up as a potential lightning rod on global labor standards. Sweatshops came back to bite Nike after its customers rose up in arms; and Apple can expect a similar grilling from its upscale Volvo-driving fans in the months ahead."

Comments

Re:It's Foxconn, Not Apple

[mgblst]

Don't you think it is strange that so many people are really happy to believe that it is a non-issue. Makes it easier for you doesn't it. If someone says something is bad, but that upsets your moral compass, you can't wait to bring up a dissenting view, somehow proving that the bad thing is not an issue.

You want to belive that it is not true. You make vague comments about the disparity of living conditons, but no actual facts - it makes it easier for you.

Re:A few random thoughts

[Chr0nik]

Damn Pinko Commie.