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Microsoft Mice Made in Chinese Youth Sweatshops?

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the they-get-a-discount-right dept.

An anonymous reader writes "The National Labor Committee offers an in-depth look into working conditions in Chinese sweatshops producing hardware (mice, etc.) for Microsoft, complete with pictures. Apparently, so called 'work study students,' 16 and 17 years of age, work 15-hour shifts, six and seven days a week, for around 65 cents per hour. Microsoft said it is taking the claims seriously and has 'commenced an investigation.'"

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  1. Not only their mice by Tukz · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    I believe all microsoft software is written by the exact same people. ... oh come on, they walked right into that one!

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  2. Knock-offs by Stenchwarrior · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    I GUARANTEE you those are not MS-brand mice. They also make Louis Vitton purses and Chanel sunglasses in the same factory.

    The Asians LOVE America but do not want to pay for the over-priced stuff when they can copy and make it themselves. There's a huge market over there for knock-offs. Do a Google search for Chinese fake products.

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