Apple strongly criticized for poor working conditions in the factories of its partners

The New York Times produced a reasoned report sharply criticized Apple for unfair and unsafe working conditions in factories of its suppliers in China. Referring to former executives of the company kupertinskoy, NYT said that Apple is poorly controlled their partners or simply turned a blind eye to their actions. The essence of the problem stems from a fundamental conflict between the demand for low-margin parts of Cupertino and 'fast' relationships with suppliers who are forced to make compromises to meet the internal requirements of these - often, thus compromising the safety of their employees.

For example, after an explosion due to ignition of aluminum dust in May last year at the factory Foxconn, Apple did not require consistent application of standards for ventilation in all partner factories, which can lead to such violations in the future and, consequently, a new human life. Security expert in an interview with NYT described the policy of "gross negligence", adding: "We have solved this problem (ventilation of industrial premises) for over a century ago."

Although reports of poor conditions at work, busy Apple, came before, now joined in the criticism of the company, however, anonymously, even people who once held her in high positions. Based on their words and data rights organizations, despite the fact that strict control of production largely comes from the CEO Tim Cook (Tim Cook), requiring flawless components with low margins, the company did not pay much attention to working conditions, as it seemed would be. Referring to this issue, one of the former executives said that it exists, "because the system is working for us. Suppliers would change tomorrow, if Apple had told them they would simply had no choice. "

Apple says that works to improve and control the working conditions, but recent audits found among its suppliers, the practice of using underage workers and forced labor. While Apple regularly carries out inspections and audits, the question will determine whether to her to prove such facts sufficiently good reason for a serious investigation with suppliers - especially Foxconn - is still open. A former representative of the top management of Cupertino said: "Failure tolerant, while suppliers promise to try next time. If we had had in mind the business, major violations would disappear. " Informants reported that Apple since 2007 because of the appearance of various claims, severed relations with fifteen suppliers, and it talks about the company's ability in the case of our teeth.

Foxconn denies having problems in their working conditions. While the effectiveness of policies Apple in this regard, at least according to recent events, leaving much to be desired, it asserts that the audit revealed a gradual improvement. It is worth noting that, by participating in the supply chain companies, Apple is working a lot of business people who face the same problems, but, as stated in the article, NYT, their business more transparent and, more importantly, they do not have on production partners is under pressure to minimize the cost of components.

Apple just recently completed the most successful quarter in its history and the history of any high-tech companies in the world. And if at least some of the charges, given New York Times, is justified, then the huge profits paid not less loss of life, which the company unable to prevent. Fault lies with the consumers of its products, blindly buying new gadgets and do not require compliance with laws and regulations related to their production. An anonymous former head of Apple rightly notes: "... right now customers are more concerned about the new iPhone, what about working conditions in China."