BBC Investigation Shows Apple Ill Treating Workers At Pegatron iPhone Factory

The BBC carried out an investigation at Pegatron iPhone factory where it found multiple instances of what if refers to as "poor treatment" of workers. The media organization published a video and report showing "Apple's broken promises."

BBC sent undercover reporters in to work at a Pegatron factory making Apple iPhones, where they filmed company-orchestrated cheating on tests. Reporters also found that working hours of the workers far exceeded Apple's requirements and authorities used intimidation tactics to control workers.

"We are aware of no other company doing as much as Apple to ensure fair and safe working conditions. We work with suppliers to address shortfalls, and we see continuous and significant improvement, but we know our work is never done," Apple said in response to the BBC's report.

Apple has long been the subject of scrutiny concerning working conditions in the supply chains. BBC acknowledged Apple's claim that the company does more than any other company to protect working conditions and promote sustainability within its supply chain.

The poor conditions in Chinese factories were highlighted in 2010 when 14 workers killed themselves at Apple's biggest supplier, Foxconn, BBC noted in the report.

The employees on the third party assembly lines earn more than the prevailing wage. Apple has also eliminated use of many toxic chemicals and the company has a strict Supplier Code of Conduct, that companies like Foxconn and Pegatron must follow, noted The Mac Observer.

Pegatron was in news before for allegedly breaking China's labor regulations.