Foxconn, the maker of Apple, is back in the news after acknowledging the death of two of his factory workers in China last week, this news comes at a time when the company is working hard to improve working conditions and its reputation.
Foxconn has previously been criticized for its working conditions after some employees committed suicide a few years ago. However, while Foxconn have often received negative press As a consequence of the aforementioned, in the case of recent deaths, explanations do not seem so easy.
The report notes that the first employee is a man who joined Foxonn last month, and was found dead outside a building in Zhengzhou. Meanwhile, an employee died in a train accident on her way to work on Friday. Both employees worked at the Foxconn Zhengzhou plant, in Henan province.
It has not been confirmed if any of the employees who died worked in Apple production. Foxconn is one of the largest private employers in the world, with about 1,3 million people on his books during peak production times.
In a statement issued today, Foxconn noted that: “Our efforts to improve the conditions of our workforce are ongoing, and that are determined to do everything possible to anticipate the changing needs of our workforce in China".
Tim Cook previously claimed that he was "deeply offended" by a critical BBC documentary titled "Apple's Broken Promises," which targeted the company for working conditions within its Asian supply chain. Apple has made various efforts to improve working conditions for people throughout your supply chain.