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How the Indian dream of working in iPhone company went wrong at Wistron [Mint, New Delhi]

How the Indian dream of working in ‘iPhone company’ went wrong at Wistron [Mint, New Delhi] Dec. 16 For contract workers at Taiwanese manufacturing giant Wistron, the dream of working at the “iPhone company” has soured since violence broke at the site following allegations of violation in wage payments and work hours. The state police have so far picked up over 150 contract workers and looking for 5,000 more who were allegedly involved in the incident that led to the closure of the manufacturing unit at Narasapura, about 60 km from Bengaluru. “For months now, we worked hard, woke up at 4 am to reach the pick-up point on time and toiled for 12 hours everyday, as this was a dream to build a career…to settle down,” said a contract employee, requesting anonymity.

How the Indian dream of working in iPhone company went wrong at Wistron

How the Indian dream of working in iPhone company went wrong at Wistron Violence broke at the factory site following allegations of violation in wage payments and work hours. (File Photo: Reuters)Premium 4 min read Share Via Read Full Story For contract workers at Taiwanese manufacturing giant Wistron, the dream of working at the iPhone company has soured since violence broke at the site following allegations of violation in wage payments and work hours. The state police have so far picked up over 150 contract workers and looking for 5,000 more who were allegedly involved in the incident that led to the closure of the manufacturing unit at Narasapura, about 60 km from Bengaluru.

Karnataka assures to help reopen Wistron plant, centre steps in

Karnataka assures to help re-open Wistron plant, Centre steps in Men wearing protective face masks walk past broken windows of Wistron Corp near Bengaluru (REUTERS)Premium Share Via Read Full Story A day after reporting serious violations at Apple Inc’s contract manufacturer Wistron Corp’s Kolar plant and an ongoing investigation notwithstanding, the Karnataka government on Wednesday said that it will help reopen the facility in the next 15 days. The central government too has stepped in, with both the labour ministry and Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) seeking detailed reports on the violence, that potentially threatens to dampen investment sentiment and the Make in India campaign.

Serious injustice, exploitation triggered violence

‘Serious injustice, exploitation triggered violence’ Updated: Updated: Trade union explains unrest at phone manufacturing unit in Narasapura Share Article Trade union explains unrest at phone manufacturing unit in Narasapura All India Central Council of Trade Unions (AICCTU) on Monday said their study into the unrest among employees at Wistron and the ransacking that followed were the result of “serious injustice and exploitation” employees suffered at work. Wistron is a multinational corporation from Taiwan that assembles iPhones at its factory at Narasapura Industrial Estate in Kolar district AICCTU, in its fact-finding report, states that about 10,000 of Wistron’s employees are contract workers. Their job interviews were done by Wistron officials and they report to executives of the company. However, their job letters say they are being appointed by certain contractors, and half a dozen contractors are involved with Wistron, the report added.

Violence At Apple Supplier In Bengaluru Fuels Fears Of Further Worker Unrest

Violence at Apple supplier in Bengaluru fuels fears of further worker unrest Thousands of contract workers in India s tech hub of Bengaluru gathered on Saturday outside a factory owned by Taiwanese firm Wistron Corp – a supplier for Apple Inc – to demand unpaid wages and better working hours. Reuters Apple Inc | Representative Image The ransacking of an iPhone manufacturer in southern India could be the first of many flashpoints involving local workers in the supply chains of major brands, researchers said on Tuesday, pointing to a lack of rights and recourse under new labour laws. Thousands of contract workers in India s tech hub of Bengaluru gathered on Saturday outside a factory owned by Taiwanese firm Wistron Corp – a supplier for Apple Inc – to demand unpaid wages and better working hours.

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