First non-MPF related post.. This is just ridiculous. We're big fans of Apple @MPF, which is why we stick to Macs. But despite the mass suicides, low wages (reportedly $3.50 USD = about 35 Chinese Yuan per hour), and promised reforms, Apple's contracted manufacturer, Foxconn, is still cheating the sweatshops:
http://www.mercurynews.com/business/ci_26466795/apple-supplier-required-excessive-overtime-and-failed-pay
We over here at MPF disassemble and reassemble MacBooks and Macbook Pros all the time and KNOW HOW HARD AND LABOR INTENSIVE IT IS, especially in 102F weather like today. While we do it for free, we have our own jobs to support us... but overseas, THEIR JOB is at $3.50/hr with 10+ hours overtime w/ minimal benefits.
I'd rather pay an extra $50 per iPhone 6 or Macbook Pro and see the money being passed to the laborers in China. For shame, Foxconn. For shame.
http://www.mercurynews.com/business/ci_26466795/apple-supplier-required-excessive-overtime-and-failed-pay
We over here at MPF disassemble and reassemble MacBooks and Macbook Pros all the time and KNOW HOW HARD AND LABOR INTENSIVE IT IS, especially in 102F weather like today. While we do it for free, we have our own jobs to support us... but overseas, THEIR JOB is at $3.50/hr with 10+ hours overtime w/ minimal benefits.
I'd rather pay an extra $50 per iPhone 6 or Macbook Pro and see the money being passed to the laborers in China. For shame, Foxconn. For shame.