Foxconn , ever - classymanufacturer to the stars , was considering raising pricesto set off the toll of pay its overworked , suicide - prostrate employees a decent wage . Now we do it it ’s happening , despite an iPhone - boosted 30 % increase in sales .
https://gizmodo.com/foxconns-latest-suicide-prevention-attempt-hiring-olde-5607922
You see , Foxconn would n’t want to have to bear its employee , who are literally killing themselves because their working conditions are so pitiable , a adequate wage without consume a striking themselves — so they ’re decease the cost on to their clients , and , perhaps indirectly , you . This must have been one nether region of a heartwarming shareholders coming together .
If you shin with suicidal thoughts please call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline : 1 - 800 - 273 - 8255 .
[ ReutersviaCrunchGear ]
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