Reacting to intense criticism of its labor practices, Foxconn has
decided to raise the pay of its junior level employees by 16-25%. According to Reuters,
workers will now make 1,800 yuan (US$285) a month with a raise to 2,200
yuan (US$349) possible if an employee passes a technical examination.
Foxconn, one of Apple’s biggest suppliers, and manufacturer of an
estimated 40% of the world’s consumer electronics, last raised wages in
June 2010 when employees got a 30% pay increase. The company released a
statement praising its move:
