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Saturday, September 07, 2013

NOT SO COOL

When workers use new up-to-date technology they imagine they are being ultra cool and extremely modern, but they are supporting work practices that would put Victorian sweatshops to shame. The new cheaper iPhone that Apple will unveil to a global audience is being produced under illegal and abusive conditions in Chinese factories owned by one of America's largest manufacturing businesses, investigators have claimed. 'Workers are asked to stand for 12-hour shifts with just two 30-minute breaks, six days a week, the non-profit organisation China Labor Watch has claimed. Staff are allegedly working without adequate  protective equipment, at risk from chemicals, noise and lasers, for an average of 69 hours a week.' (Guardian, 5 September) RD

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