Over three months, workers at Foxconn in Zhengzhou told us what it's really like to work at 'iPhone City' during its busiest season - one that this year included labour protests and Covid-19 lockdowns...
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Workers at Foxconn complained of tough targets, managers who would shout and swear, and little time to take a loo break or have a drink of water. But they also shared why they kept coming back: they make more money than they could elsewhere...
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The story that emerges showcases individuals' experiences during a turbulent period for the factory, but it also speaks to a bigger trend - the 'gigification' of manufacturing, in which workers join for short stints during peak production times, with little long-term stability
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