India’s foremost opposition Congress social gathering on Saturday demanded a probe into “discriminatory” employment practices by Foxconn – iPhone producer in southern India.
“While foreign investment is crucial, it should not come at the cost of disregarding our cultural values. India is clearly important to Foxconn, which exported devices worth USD 5 billion from the country last year,” Congress lawmaker Karti P. Chidambaram wrote in a letter to Labor Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
He requested the ministry to “seek a detailed report from Foxconn on the allegation and ensure their hiring process comply with Indian laws and values.”
A day earlier, Vanathi Srinivasan, nationwide president of Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) ladies’s wing mentioned: “It is imperative to conduct a thorough investigation into these claims and ensure that the rights of women employees at Foxconn Hon Hai are protected.”
Indian Labor and Employment Ministry has already sought a report concerning married ladies not being allowed to work at Foxconn India Apple iPhone plant.
The ministry earlier this week mentioned it has taken word of “various media reports” claiming that married ladies will not be being allowed to work at Foxconn India Apple iPhone plant.
“In light of these reports, the ministry has requested a detailed report from the Labor Department of the Tamil Nadu Government,” it mentioned.
“Section 5 of the Equal Remuneration Act, 1976 clearly stipulates that no discrimination to be made while recruiting men and women workers,” the ministry added.
Source: www.anews.com.tr