Xbox360 workers in China threaten mass suicide

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By Laura Parker, GameSpot AU
Posted Jan 10, 2012 6:35 pm PT

Foxconn--one of the world's largest contract manufacturers of electronic components and products for companies like Apple, Dell, HP, Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft--has once again come under fire over poor working conditions at one of its Chinese factories.

According to a WantChina Times report, 300 employees at the Foxconn Technology Park in Wuhan, China, (reportedly working on the Xbox 360 manufacturing line) threatened a mass suicide from the building's roof last week after Foxconn refused to pay out compensation packages it had previously promised.

A group of Chinese workers on the Xbox 360 manufacturing line have threatened mass suicide over pay disputes.

Citing Chinese anti-government website China Jasmine Revolution, WantChina Times reports that the Foxconn employees first asked for a raise, which was refused, before being told they had a choice between continuing work at the current pay rate or quitting their positions and receiving a compensation package.

According to the report, Foxconn terminated the promised agreement when most of the employees chose the compensation package.

The workers climbed onto the building's roof and threatened to jump in protest but were reportedly dissuaded from the suicide attempt by the mayor of Wuhan.

Microsoft has since issued the following statement to media in response to the reports:

"Microsoft takes working conditions in the factories that manufacture its products very seriously, and we are currently investigating this issue."

"We have a stringent Vendor Code of Conduct that spells out our expectations, and we monitor working conditions closely on an ongoing basis and address issues as they emerge. Microsoft is committed to the fair treatment and safety of workers employed by our vendors, and to ensuring conformance with Microsoft policy."

Foxconn made international headlines in 2010 after 18 employees attempted suicide, and 14 died in protest over poor working conditions and low wages throughout Foxconn's factories in China.
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Not surprised. Union anyone?

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Does China give a fuck about ANY of their people? Damn.


And I am not jumping off a building because my job sucks.
 
archangel said:
As a man working for a corporation, I can tell you this with every fiber in my being

"They don't give a fuck!"

The only reason why Microsoft is saying something is because it is on the news.
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lol...even RNs have unions at certain hospitals, to make sure that big business doesn't fuck them over

BACU said:
Does China give a fuck about ANY of their people? Damn.


And I am not jumping off a building because my job sucks.
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LOL you're a silly ass mothafucka

but yeah, I won't be bangin myself just because my job or some shit sucks

id just lift weights or roll around a mat with other guys, and take my frustration out on them
 
pettyofficerj said:
lol...even RNs have unions at certain hospitals, to make sure that big business doesn't fuck them over



LOL you're a silly ass mothafucka

but yeah, I won't be bangin myself just because my job or some shit sucks

id just lift weights or roll around a mat with other guys, and take my frustration out on them
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foxconn, You found it!
 
pettyofficerj said:
this is good tho

we outsource so much shit overseas because people will take a shitty wage and working conditions. Maybe this will force some back here.
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You keep believing that buddy. Keep hope alive!

hold on to that single thread of hope. like you hold on to your xbox that was built not in america.
 
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