Foxconn sees thirteenth suicide; is hiring mature employees to avoid more jumps

[hecktic]

open your eyes, it's china
gosh

yes it is... and by the looks of it.. imo the china we are seeing today is not the same as it was before...

and I mean that in the most positive way.

I think improving the working conditions (salary, benefits) would defeat the purpose of Foxconn having a factory in china.
I believe they're already better than the other factories.

yep and that is what sums it all up.... if they cannot make it economically viable to operate in china then why bother with improving the working conditions and environment. And yes this is china we are talking about, but if you have been keeping up with recent news about china economy, you would know the average worker in china today is going to be much better off in the near future if things go as planned according to the direction the economy is headed.

But then again, I suspect it's much worse in Asia.

nope just eastern countries like china... western countries in Asia are thriving, like India, but I wouldnt say the anything is permanent. Give it time and costs of manufacturering and price of motherboards etc will increase steadily but at a rate acceptable to the consumer.

[saaya]

Maybe I missed it in one earlier threads on this, but is there any particular reason that Foxconn doesn't just hire a few more people and reduce the number of hours each person works? I mean, if a person is worked to the point of suicide, you'd think they MIGHT be willing to consider working fewer hours each week. The same number of hours would be worked, just spread out over a few more people? I know there would be some extra incurred costs from that, but probably nothing compared to what a company in say, North America would face (i.e. EI, benefits, etc).

good point... in the west companies dont want to hire 2 people to do the job instead of one cause it ends up costing them more, cause of social security, insurances, taxes etc... but in china? shouldnt it cost them about the same to hire 2 people to work 8 hours each instead of 1 that works 16 hours? and productivity would def go up...

maybe it has to do with training and supervising additional employees which costs more money? but it cant be that much...

ill ask around and see if anybody here knows, and will let you know

[h0bbes]

Working half the hours, would lead to a lower salary. Obviously it's insignificant to the people who were pressured enough to commit suicide but what about the rest? Isn't their salary low to begin with?

[omar little]

I live here in Western Australia, and I have to work night-shifts from 6.00PM to 6.00AM for two weeks straight. Then have 4 days off.

Not everyone can work those shifts, hence huge turnover rate. Plus on occasion some do accidently, lope their hands off. Mind you it's generally around two to three in the morning when accidents occur. We do have an Overseer, who keeps an eye on us and how much we produce during our shifts. Fortunately the bastard is quite sick, not feeling so good.........hence we can work in peace.

I keep praying my hands, stay intact.......

I get paid $1200AUS per fortnight. But it's the only job in town close to where I live.

Because of the GFC even here in Australia, all companies are starting to increase working hours and knock down wages. Hence there are now more accidents occurring. I don't know, where are the boffins to collect data to start co-relating this type of work injuries????

ALSO, if you are stupid to complain to the management, about having problems at work, you will ultimately be sacked. Hence that would be the cure to your work complaint. Every company loves to see someone having difficulties, because there may be an opening soon......for someone else, to fill your position.

But then again, I suspect it's much worse in Asia.

What you need is a well-organized union

[HelixPC]

Here is an idea, quit your job if you dont like it?

[Kurz]

Here is an idea, quit your job if you dont like it?

The problem is... Foxconn's job is probably the best place to work in the area.
They make much more now than they would farming.

[HelixPC]

The problem is... Foxconn's job is probably the best place to work in the area.
They make much more now than they would farming.

True, but how much is he going to make dead?

[Sn0wm@n]

dunno why but this song comes to mind ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqD9wSPwTP0

[dragonhunter]

-sexual harassment

I bet you the majority are female suiciders, I hate China....let's nuke them.

[Caparroz]

open your eyes, it's china
gosh

^^This.

/endthread.

rats lacist

[lkiller123]

-sexual harassment

I bet you the majority are female suiciders, I hate China....let's nuke them.

You have a good sense of humor.

[Behemot]

It's not much better here in Central Europe, Foxconn has big factory here with many East-Asia workers and working conditions aren't much better there…there was something about it few months back in TW news.

[xlink]

Why not just more salary for the workers?

I'm guessing the Foxconn plants give out especially harsh working conditions, you don't see other mass suicide cases in other plants. Thank you globalization... :Shakes:

I recall hearing somewhere that foxconn's plan has a lower suicide rate than the US...

[Sn0wm@n]

I recall hearing somewhere that foxconn's plan has a lower suicide rate than the US...

but i doubt foxconn employs more then 300 million people

[zsamz_]

i just love reading ignorant people comments

you take a farmer and stick him in a factory even for 10 hours he will get depressed
heck i've worked 120 hours weeks and i'm still here lol

[Iconyu]

rats lacist

They should hire more White people, everyone knows white guys can't jump.

[Cooper]

Meth seems to be #1 option for keeping awake for asian workers. Guess it also screws up yr mind at some point.

[FischOderAal]

Why not just more salary for the workers?

Throwing more money at them doesn't improve the working conditions at all.

[Cooper]

Throwing more money at them doesn't improve the working conditions at all.

Also who is willing to pay $1000 for a XBOX or iPhone ?

[biohead]

^^This.

/endthread.

finarry someone the notice thank you

[lkiller123]

Throwing more money at them doesn't improve the working conditions at all.

At lease there will be something to work for. After all, those people are seeking a job that pays better than farming, they are just trying to keep the three meals on the table for their family.