SAN FRANCISCO April 16, according to foreign media reports, Microsoft Thursday announced it has sent a team of independent inquiry, investigation and verification of the existence of the Chinese foundry workers overtime labor and abuse the situation.
U.S. National Commission on Labour (National Labor Committee) Monday, said in a report, Group China Taiwan Genius (KYE Systems) set up a factory in Dongguan, a large number of child labor, work longer hours, and the accommodation very poor.
Report that these child labor working 7 days a week, 15 hours a day, less food and accommodation costs only 52 cents per hour wage. Employees living in small quarters in the factory, work against talking, listening to music. The factory mainly produces for Microsoft OEM mouse, camera and Xbox parts.
In response, Microsoft's entertainment and devices division responsible for manufacturing and operations vice president of Bulaientuo ratio (Brian Tobey), said: "As a series of hardware and equipment sales company, we attach great importance to corporate responsibility, to ensure on behalf of the factories and supply chain operations comply with all relevant labor laws and safety requirements, fair treatment. "
Toby went on to say: "see this report, we are very concerned about this issue. Has sent an independent audit team, on the plant to conduct a thorough investigation. If you find that the factory does not adhere to our standards, Microsoft take appropriate action. "