The Chinese manufacturing giant – one of Apple’s biggest partners in the world – has, despite that retraction, been plagued by accusations of unethical practices. So the fact that Foxconn is yet again in the news for engaging in illegal labor practices isn’t surprising, but it’s something Apple can’t afford to sweep under the rug. The issue at hand is that Apple cannot easily extricate itself from Foxconn and ultimately isn’t responsible for what Foxconn does, as it’s a separate company of which Apple is merely a client. But, considering the long-standing situation regarding Foxconn, and Apple’s continued refusal to meaningfully address labor practices in what is ultimately its supply line, at the barest minimum we’re looking at a ticking time bomb that Apple has to get out in front of. “It has been brought to our attention,” it would perhaps begin, “that Foxconn, one of the major suppliers of Apple products, has been engaging in unethical and exploitative labor practices.

Source: Huffington Post November 24, 2017 15:22 UTC