Production at Foxconn was disrupted due to a riot, according to a report
Foxconn Factory Shut Down Following Riot at Taiyuan Facility
A riot broke out at Foxconn's Taiyuan facility in China last night, attracting as many as 10,000 spectators. The cause of the dispute is currently under investigation by local authorities, with conflicting statements from Foxconn and a government official.
According to a Foxconn spokesperson, the plant closure is being conducted for investigation. However, an unnamed government official allegedly confirmed that the Foxconn plant in Taiyuan will remain closed today, despite the spokesperson's claim to the contrary.
The exact cause of the riot remains unspecified in the article, but Foxconn described it as a 'personal dispute'. Forty people were injured during the riot, which occurred in a dormitory at the company's Taiyuan facility.
Foxconn, a Taiwanese manufacturing company, has reportedly shut down production at one of its Chinese factories. The company, which is heavily criticized for its treatment of workers, has clients including Apple, Dell, and HP. Reuters cites an employee as stating that the Taiyuan plant is involved in the manufacturing of Apple's new iPhone 5 smartphone.
The Taiyuan facility is one of the factories operated by Foxconn. The riot at the Taiyuan facility may have attracted public attention due to the human cost associated with the smartphone boom. It appears that the dispute is not work-related according to Foxconn's statement.
This is not the first time Foxconn has faced criticism for its treatment of workers. In the past, the company has been accused of poor working conditions, long hours, and low wages. The company has implemented measures to improve working conditions, but concerns about its treatment of workers persist.
As the investigation into the cause of the riot continues, it remains to be seen what impact this incident will have on Foxconn's reputation and its relationship with its clients. The company has not yet issued a statement regarding the dispute or the impact on production.
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