In the last week, Foxconn faced several rounds of labor disputes that threatened to slow iPhone 5 production, says a report by Bloomberg. The disputes occurred on October 1, October 2 and on October 5. In each case, the company had to stop production lines after workers protested overly strict working conditions.
Bloomberg claims the Asian manufacturer lost two work shifts on October 5 at its Zhengzhou plant when workers became frustrated by increased pressure to keep the iPhone 5 free from scratches. Scratching of the iPhone 5's outer casing has been reported among owners who discovered the blemishes when they opened their new iPhone.
