Hundreds of workers are protesting outside the world’s largest iPhone factory in the Chinese city of Zhengzhou against an alleged contract change by the company.
According to foreign media, videos of hundreds of employees outside the iPhone factory protesting against the company’s alleged contract changes and clashing with anti-rights forces are circulating on social media.
The workers said that the contract regarding the subsidy received by the company has been changed and they are not being given food during the quarantine.
In the videos circulating on social media, it was seen that the employees are raising slogans for the protection of their rights, they have demanded that if their demands are not accepted, their protest will continue.
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The protesters say that the workers have been tortured by the police, while the videos also show clashes between the police and the protesters.
On the other hand, Foxconn manufacturer says that work is going on with the staff and the local government to prevent violence.
In a statement, the company said that some workers have concerns about payments, but the company is making payments to employees as per its contract.
It is to be noted that last month, the site of the iPhone manufacturer in the Chinese city of Zhengzhou was closed and the Covid-positive employees were sent home, after which the company promised new employees with bonuses. Recruitment had started.