Samsung criticized for long work hours at supplier factories in China

November 27, 2012

Despite Samsung Electronics' efforts to rectify labor violations at its factories in China, little has changed for some workers. "Samsung had its investigators come to the factory. When they came, they just walked around a bit, that's all," said a security guard surnamed Wu, who works at Chitwing Mould Industry, a factory in Dongguan, China, that builds phone casings for Samsung and other brands including Lenovo and Huawei Technologies. "There's been no real change. It's still the same," he said. The factory continues to fine workers for being late, despite claims by Samsung that its suppliers have ended the practice, Wu said, adding that asking for a personal leave or sick day will also result in a day's wages lost. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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