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Article

12 Jan 2012

Author:
CNN

Microsoft probes mass suicide threat at China plant

Microsoft is investigating a report that workers at a Chinese plant that manufactures its Xbox...have threatened mass suicide in a pay dispute…"Microsoft takes working conditions in the factories that manufacture its products very seriously, and we are currently investigating this issue,"…[Foxconn (part of Hon Hai)] acknowledged…that 150 workers had protested at its Wuhan factory on January 4. The incident, the company said…was later resolved "successfully and peacefully,"..."The welfare of our employees is our top priority and we are committed to ensuring that all employees are treated fairly and that their rights are fully protected," the company statement said…"...Microsoft's statement...[said] "Microsoft is committed to the fair treatment and safety of workers employed by our vendors and to ensuring conformance with Microsoft policy." [also refers to Apple, Dell, HP, Sony]