Inside Foxconn’s Shenzhen Factory Hit by Suicides
CNN has an interesting article covering what Foxconn is doing in reaction to the many suicides that have been coming from their Shenzhen factory in mainland China. From grief counselors to stress rooms where workers can take a bat to a mannequin, Foxconn seems to be indicating they are taking many steps to improve working conditions. However, they admit it is crucial they improve their management style as some managers are being insensitive to workers. Apple, Dell, HP and Sony are all conducting their own investigations into the string of suicides at Foxconn since they rely on Foxconn to manufacture products like Apple’s iPad and iPhone.
More than 300,000 people sleep, eat and work here. There are three hospitals, a fire station, supermarkets and restaurants all crammed on less than a square mile (2.3 square kilometers.) But something here is not right — an alarming number of workers have taken their lives or attempted suicide. So far this year, 10 people have committed suicide, while three others have tried, according to Foxconn, a Taiwanese firm and local authorities, and no one knows why.
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