In a recent news release, TYC said it was “deeply concerned” at the reports dealing with labour rights violations and has urged Apple Inc., which is based in California, USA, to “seriously investigate” the accusations. In an investigative report labor violations have been detailed in three factories of Pegatron Group, which is a major supplier to Apple, by China Labour Watch, a US based labour rights group.
At least 86 labor rights violations, which have included 36 legal violations and 50 ethical violations, have been revealed. This report has accused Pegatron of "discriminatory hiring practices," which have included refusing to hire members of China's various ethnic minorities, including Huis, Tibetans, or Uighurs. Allegations also include discrimination against women, poor living conditions, health and safety problems, excessive work hours, and pollution.
Newly elected TYC President Tenzing Jigme has said, “Apple is one of the largest companies in the world and we believe that Apple must hold their subsidiaries responsible to their company’s principles.” This group has also demanded that Apple enforce strict guidelines and regulations in order to ensure that the factories in China that produce Apple products are not discriminating against Tibetans, Uighurs and Huis. TYC has sent a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook, requesting that the company take serious actions against any violations of their principles as an Equal Employment opportunity provider and as an Affirmative Action Employer.
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