Al Gore takes aim at "unsustainable" capitalism

[Uncle Joe]

51. Well apparently for "several years," their salary increases have outpaced those in the U.S.

http://techcrunch.com/2012/02/17/foxconn-increases-wages-raises-pay-by-16-25-for-chinese-workers/

"The base pay of junior level worker in Shenzhen is now at 1,800 yuan ($290) per month and, if the worker passes a technical examination, it will be raised to 2,200 yuan. Three years ago the base pay was just 900 yuan per month."

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Foxconn is often viewed as a good entry-level job in China. The work is hard, no doubt, but the pay is fair for the region and job seekers often line up by the thousands for a chance to work at Foxconn. Not only is the pay a good deal higher than the required minimum but the company also provides dorms, meals, and recreational facilities for its workers. Foxconn is viewed as a way to move from the fields to the city.

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My understanding is that Foxconn has a vast number of employees converting from an agricultural life to an industrial/urban life, no doubt they go through great cultural stress. This is not to hold the company harmless in the treatment of their employees, but I wonder how their suicide rate compares to our military?

I imagine both groups suffer from PTSD.

One thing seems to be apparent the Chinese still line up by the thousands for the jobs.