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Following protests, Apple requests Foxconn factory inspections
Feb 13th, 2012
Apple announced today that the Fair Labor Association (FLA) has begun to investigate a number of Chinese factories where many of Apple's popular devices are assembled. The 'special voluntary audits,' initiated at Apple's request, will include close examination of working conditions at Foxconn factories in Shenzhen and Chengdu, China, the company said. Audits of Apple's supply chain factories follow protests against the iPhone- and iPad-maker, which took place at Apple Stores, in cities around the world, late last week. (Source: Digital Trends) -
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