Discussion Questions about New York Times Article about Foxconn’s Apple Factories
- What situation is this article describing? What are the issues that factory owners and workers need to address?
- How is this story similar to or different from labor issues in New York City in the early 20th century?
- Think back to the traditional Jewish text from Mishnah, Bava Metzia 7:1 that talks about treating workers according to the “custom of the land” (minhag hamakom)? What does this article teach us about the “custom of the land” in these Chinese technology plants from 2010–2013?
- As American citizens, do we have a responsibility to change labor practices in other countries? Why or why not?
