More than just Apple
Can we stop framing Foxconn as a story about iPads and iPhones? The company also makes the Xbox, the PlayStation and the Amazon Kindle. Perhaps you've heard of them.
In addition to building electronics for Apple, Foxconn makes products for Sony, Panasonic, Samsung, Sharp, Asus, Hewlett-Packard, Dell, Intel, I.B.M., Lenovo, Microsoft, Motorola, Netgear, Nintendo, Nokia and Vizio.
As the largest company, Apple is in position to lead the way in forcing improved conditions for workers. But it need not be the only company that takes on the costs of improving conditions. All of those companies should act together.
As David Pogue says, we shouldn't force Apple to sell its iPhone for $350 while a competitive Android phone costs $200.
In addition to building electronics for Apple, Foxconn makes products for Sony, Panasonic, Samsung, Sharp, Asus, Hewlett-Packard, Dell, Intel, I.B.M., Lenovo, Microsoft, Motorola, Netgear, Nintendo, Nokia and Vizio.
As the largest company, Apple is in position to lead the way in forcing improved conditions for workers. But it need not be the only company that takes on the costs of improving conditions. All of those companies should act together.
As David Pogue says, we shouldn't force Apple to sell its iPhone for $350 while a competitive Android phone costs $200.
