"The controversial company employs more than 800,000 employees worldwide, but its plants in China have long been subject to allegations of workers' rights violations. The company saw 18 worker suicide attempts at one plant in 2010 alone. But worker rights at Foxconn have seen some improvements since 2010, largely due to intense international pressure following the suicides and subsequent labor unrest. However, reports from labor watchdogs indicate that these gains have been inconsistent and, in many cases, have failed to create a genuinely safe and equitable work environment. Many fundamental issues - particularly excessive hours, low pay and limits on freedom of association - persist."
"A letter supporting the foundry from Ted Dubbs, a senior vice president at Foxconn, was obtained by The Reporter. The letter was attached to an email from JLL Vice Chairman Greg Matter to Suisun City City Manager Bret Prebula and Director of the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development Dee Dee Myers, asking them to explore an expedited pathway to capture a "wave of investments" in manufacturing. "The features and benefits within the Solano Foundry are very attractive and would provide a more competitive environment for Foxconn to expand its manufacturing footprint in California," Dubbs' letter reads. "We see the Solano Foundry as a unique opportunity to bring advanced manufacturing facilities to Northern California.""
Foxconn has expressed support for the Solano Foundry and interest in locating an advanced manufacturing facility in the area. The company employs more than 800,000 people worldwide but has faced long-standing allegations of workers' rights violations at its China plants, including 18 worker suicide attempts at one plant in 2010. Worker rights improved in some respects after international pressure and labor unrest, but reports from labor watchdogs describe inconsistent gains and ongoing problems. Fundamental issues include excessive hours, low pay and limits on freedom of association. A Foxconn letter and a JLL email urged local officials to pursue an expedited path to attract manufacturing investments.
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