Apple's exploitation of workers

Nearly every family in Europe and America now has some sort of product created by apple whether it be the original iPod or the new iPad Mini. But whilst we just enjoy the gadgets, we forget about how they are made. 

Apple have been accused of exploiting workers in China where one of Apples factories is based. The workers, most of them only 18-20 years old, are made to live in dormitories at the factory, which due to the high suicide numbers as a result of the poor conditions, have meant that they have had to put 'anti-suicide netting' around the dormitories. the workers are clock up ridiculously high numbers of over time and they rarely take their days off. 

in the statement given by Apple in response to this issue they said "Apple is committed to ensuring the highest standards of social responsibility throughout our supply base. Apple requires suppliers to commit to our comprehensive supplier" 

for the rest of the details about this case follow the link below to read the report:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2011/apr/30/apple-chinese-factory-workers-suicides-humiliation