Foxconn, Apple's primary contract manufacturer, is said to have quadrupled incentives to keep employees satisfied as much as possible while keeping iPhone assembly going at a constant pace.
When severe measures were taken to halt the spread of COVID-19, several employees left the assembly facility over the weekend, alleging that they were being victimized. According to Foxconn's official WeChat account, incentives for employees who fabricate electronics have increased from 100 to 400 yuan (about $55) every day.
Apple's Zhengzhou factory employs roughly 200,000 people, although the company's main production facility has facilities in South China and India that are significantly inferior to the company's main factory. According to one figure, this facility produces roughly 70% of all iPhones shipped internationally, and thus, Foxconn places a high value on the property, increasing bonus by 400% per day.
Foxconn was forced to comply with government orders, according to one person who knew the situation. Another said the administration had to act appropriately as a result of the COVID-19 lockdown.
According to one person who chose to keep his name a secret, food and drink options were initially restricted. However, shortly after, a container, which included food and water, arrived at Foxconn's facility, apparently calming the employees' anxieties.
The COVID-19 epidemic at the Apple facility has certainly impacted the manufacturing of Apple products, particularly the iPhone 14 series. We'll update you as soon as further information becomes available.
