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Article

15 Apr 2010

Author:
Brian Tobey, Official Microsoft Blog

Working to Ensure the Fair Treatment of Workers in Our Manufacturing and Supply Chain

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…we take very seriously our corporate responsibility to ensure that the manufacturing facilities and supply chain operations that we use comply with all relevant labor and safety requirements and ensure fair treatment of workers. We have rigorous standards in place, and have established a robust supplier Social and Environmental Accountability program. We were...very concerned when we saw a report by the National Labor Committee…[W]e have a team of independent auditors en route to the facility to conduct a complete and thorough investigation…Over the past two years...no incidence of child labor has been detected. Worker overtime has been significantly reduced, and worker compensation is in line with the Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition standards for the Dongguan area…