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Labour trouble at the plant calls for introspection on the right balance between reforms and Licence Raj

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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.

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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
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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.

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Wistron 'deeply Distressed' By Violence At Apple IPhone Plant In Karnataka

Violence at Apple iPhone plant in Karnataka: All you need to know
On December 12, violence broke out at the Wistron's Apple iPhone plant in Kolar district in Karnataka, with workers saying they were unhappy over the alleged non-payment of wages.
December 16, 2020 / 02:01 PM IST
Policemen stand guard outside a facility run by Wistron Corp, a Taiwanese contract manufacturer for Apple, in Narsapura near Bengaluru, India, December 14, 2020. (Image: Reuters)
Violence broke out at Taiwanese manufacturer Wistron's plant near Bengaluru on December 12, with workers saying they were unhappy over the alleged non-payment of wages.
Production was disrupted at the facility, which is situated in Kolar district and manufactures iPhones. A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered in connection with the incident, booking 7,000 people, including 5,000 contract workers.

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India's apex electronics manufacturer's body condemns Wistron plant violence, assures support

India’s apex electronics manufacturer’s body condemns Wistron plant violence, assures support
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"We fully stand by Wistron and are committed to working closely with the Centre and the State government and security agencies to ensure that such an incident is never repeated,” Pankaj Mohindroo, chairman of India Cellular & Electronics Association said.
“We are in touch with Mr. Sudipto Gupta, Managing Director, Wistron India, and will put together an elaborate plan not only to ensure all support from the government with regard to safety and security, but also to assist with resumption of operations at the earliest possible date,” the body said.

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Apple investigates if Wistron defied its supplier rules after violence in manufacturing unit

Apple investigates if Wistron defied its supplier rules after violence in manufacturing unit
Apple will probe whether there was any disparity in wages agreed and paid to the staff. It will also check whether overtime by the workers was accounted for and they were paid according to norms, as per reports.
Yasmin Ahmed | December 14, 2020 | Updated 12:46 IST
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Apple is investigating if Taiwanese contract manufacturer Wistron defied its supplier rules after the recent turn of violent events at a manufacturing unit near Bengaluru.
Thousands of workers on Saturday rioted at Wistron Infocomm Manufacturing's facility over allegations of unpaid wages and exploitation.

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Apple probing if Wistron flouted its supplier rules

Apple probing if Wistron flouted its supplier rules
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Apple’s supplier guidelines mandate third-party staffing agencies to pay workers and provide them other benefits as per rules and on time.
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An Apple spokesperson declined to comment on the matter.
Bengaluru: Apple Inc is probing whether its contract manufacturer Wistron violated its supplier guidelines at the latter’s violence-hit iPhone manufacturing facility near Bengaluru, people familiar with the development said.
Apple’s supplier guidelines mandate third-party staffing agencies to pay workers and provide them other benefits as per rules and on time. The US-based company will examine whether there was any disparity in wages agreed and paid to the staff. It will also check whether overtime by the workers was accounted for and they were paid according to norms.

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Apple To Check If Wistron Flouted Its Supply Chain Guidelines: Report

Apple To Check If Wistron Flouted Its Supply Chain Guidelines: Report
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