A female worker Relative Blames Suicide in Mattel’s supplier factory

Female factory worker (45 years old) jumps to death from sixth factory floor after argument with manager about taking time off from work. Allegedly, her poor performance was often criticized and as a result abused by her manager. At the time, she worked at the factory 11 hour daily shifts, 7 days/week.

Acer – CSR company overview (Mektec)

Labor concerns at factory (3,600 employees) assemblying flip-chips for disk drivers: work 10,5 hours/day, 6 days/week; 7 days/week during peak season (3 months); forced overtime; intensive production rythms; workers are subject to degrading treatment.

Acer – CSR company overview (Paragon)

Labor concerns at flip chip assembly factory (350 employees): management discourages formation of unions; 11.5 hours in total each day, 5-6 days/week (57.5-80.5 hours/week); 7 days/week during peak production (January-June); abusive management; no sufficient protective equipment.

Captured by Cotton (KPR Mill)

Workers employed under the Sumangali Scheme at apparel factory; severely restricted of their freedom of movement; have not received their due lump sum amount; long hours, unsafe environment and child workers between 2007-2009.

An Investigation of Eight Samsung Factories in China (TSMD)

Labor violations at SDI Mobile factory (3500 workers) producing mobile displays: workers reach up to 186 hours of overtime during peak season; overtime is forced; serious gender and age discrimination; insulting and beating up of workers; hiring workers under 18 years of age; some workers receive wages below the legal minimum.

 

An Investigation of Eight Samsung Factories in China (Intops)

Legal violations at factory (about 1200 workers) manufacturing cell phone casings: about 100 hours/month of overtime during low season; about 150 hours/month during peak season; low base wage (1310 RMB – $206); workers dependent on overtime in order to make a living wage; no protective masks for workers in contact with printing fumes; physical pat downs from security guards; verbal abuse.

An Investigation of Eight Samsung Factories in China (Chaarmtech)

Violations at factory (about 900 workers) producing cell phone casings and other parts: 120 hours or more mandatory overtime/month; work 28 days/month; 11 hour daily shifts; low base salary (1310 RMB – $206); workers dependent on overtime in order to make a living wage; workers must always stand while working.

iPad Mini-mizes Labour Rights

Gross and systematic labour abuses are found at iPad mini manufacturer, including excessive and unpaid overtime, abusive use of student labor, and hazardous working environments, according to NGO investigation.