In early November, Foxconn's largest iPhone factory in Zhengzhou, China was ordered to be blocked by the Chinese government after the COVID-19 infection suddenly increased sharply to 359 cases on November 1.
Specifically, the ban requires people not to go out, except in cases of force majeure related to health or other essential reasons.
According to Bloomberg, the Chinese government's sudden decision risks cutting off additional labor and components needed to boost production ahead of the upcoming Christmas season.
Experts estimate that about 10% of workers have left after the COVID-19 outbreak in Foxconn China, SCMP revealed.
Apple must admit that: "Currently, the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max shipments are lower than we previously expected and customers will have to wait longer to receive the new product."
Currently, Foxconn is trying to provide bonuses to workers affected by the ban.
Specifically, the company will increase the salary 4 times from about 14 USD to 55 USD per day for workers at work.
In addition, workers who leave Foxconn between October 10 and November 5 will receive a bonus of $69 if they return to the plant, while new workers will be paid $4 per hour.
In addition to the policy of supporting workers, Foxconn has also strictly implemented epidemic prevention measures, such as banning workers from eating in the dining room, instead having to eat in dormitories.
On the WeChat recruitment account in Zhuang, Foxconn shared: "Although our work and life have been disrupted, the company has also achieved important results in dealing with the epidemic. The company's production and business order will certainly be restored to normal".
Accordingly, when requesting an extension of the end, Foxconn will welcome workers back to work, and continue to operate in closed conditions, limiting contact with the outside world to ensure epidemic safety.
