On June 11, 2006, the British tabloid The Mail on Sunday reported that iPods are mainly manufactured by workers who earn no more than US$50 per month and work 15-hour shifts. Apple investigated the case with independent auditors and found that, while some of the plant's labour practices met Apple's Code of Conduct, others did not: employees worked over 60 hours a week for 35% of the time, and worked more than six consecutive days for 25% of the time. COUNT 5
QSN1 What publication revealed information about the working conditions of iPod labor? ANS1 The Mail on Sunday QSN2 What governs iPod manufacturers' labor policies? ANS2 Apple's Code of Conduct QSN3 What percentage of the time did The Mail on Sunday claim workers labored for at least seven straight days? ANS3 25 QSN4 Which British tabloid accused Apple of unfair worker conditions in 2006? ANS4 The Mail QSN5 What percentage of Apple's manufacturing employees worked over 60 hour weeks? ANS5 35%