iPhone Assembly Is Shifting to India, but Chinese Workers Still Face Long Hours for Low Pay

iPhone assembly is shifting to India, but Chinese workers still face long hours for low pay

A new report into iPhone manufacturer Foxconn's operations in China claims it is still using more temporary staff than the law allows — but also that the Chinese efforts are losing out to India.Crowds of workers at the end of their Foxconn shift in Zhengzhou — image credit: Gilles Sabrie for Le MondeApple launches its new iPhones every September — although that may be changing — and consequently manufacturers are at their busiest in the summer. …

Fluctuating pay, seasonal work: Welcome to China's 'iPhone City'

Foxconn's production lines, driven by Apple's marketing strategy, need workers only for part of the year. Still, many are drawn to the overtime pay and bonuses.

iPhone assembly is shifting to India, but Chinese workers still face long hours for low pay

A new report into iPhone manufacturer Foxconn's operations in China claims it is still using more temporary staff than the law allows - but also that the Chinese efforts are losing out to India. Crowds of workers at the end of their Foxconn shift in Zhengzhou - image credit: Gilles Sabrie for Le Monde Apple launches its new iPhones every September - although that may be changing - and consequently manufacturers are at their busiest in the summer…