Wistron Apple iPhone Bangalore Plant Violence: LOOT, ARSON, DEEP SHOCK, FIRs! Rs 437 crore loss - Here is what happened | Zee Business (zeebiz.com)
Wistron estimates loss at over Rs 437 cr from violence at Karnataka plant | Business Standard News (business-standard.com)
Wistron Corporation, a contract manufacturer for Apple Inc, has suffered losses worth over Rs 437 crore due to violence perpetrated by a section of workers over salary issues at its manufacturing plant in Karnataka.
Wistron attack: No worker complained about wages, says Karnataka labour minister - The Economic Times (indiatimes.com)
Apple’s Make In India Dream Hurt By Bengaluru Wistron Factory Violence (inc42.com)
Notably, the incident has similarities with what went down at Apple’s manufacturing facilities in China. A report by The Information from last week, detailed how the US tech giant took no major action against its suppliers in China, who were violating the country’s labour laws, which mandate that not more than 10% of a factory’s labour force should comprise temporary workers. Gig workers or temporary workers in China, as in the US, India, or many other countries, have fewer benefits and legal protections than permanent workers.
Wistron estimates loss at over Rs 437 cr from violence at Karnataka plant | Business Standard News (business-standard.com)
Wistron Corporation, a contract manufacturer for Apple Inc, has suffered losses worth over Rs 437 crore due to violence perpetrated by a section of workers over salary issues at its manufacturing plant in Karnataka.
Wistron attack: No worker complained about wages, says Karnataka labour minister - The Economic Times (indiatimes.com)
Apple’s Make In India Dream Hurt By Bengaluru Wistron Factory Violence (inc42.com)
Notably, the incident has similarities with what went down at Apple’s manufacturing facilities in China. A report by The Information from last week, detailed how the US tech giant took no major action against its suppliers in China, who were violating the country’s labour laws, which mandate that not more than 10% of a factory’s labour force should comprise temporary workers. Gig workers or temporary workers in China, as in the US, India, or many other countries, have fewer benefits and legal protections than permanent workers.
