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February 14, 2012

Fair Labor Association Probes Apple Factories in China 
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IPhone and computer manufacturer Apple has announced officials from the
Fair Labor Association have begun monitoring its suppliers' factories in
China following a string of reports about labor abuses. The labor rights
inspectors began their investigation Monday in the Chinese city of
Shenzhen — home of a massive Foxconn factory. The Fair Labor
Association has been criticized by some labor activists for its close
ties to corporate America. The Association is funded by 34 companies,
including Nike and Liz Claiborne.



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