Apple made several moves Friday to address working conditions in its suppliers' factories, including an announcement that it had joined the Fair Labor Association. The association…works to end sweatshop conditions in factories around the world. Apple has [previously] faced criticism for its factory conditions in Asia…"We welcome Apple's commitment to greater transparency and independent oversight, and we hope its participation will set a new standard for the electronics industry," Auret van Heerden, Fair Labor Association president and CEO, said…The first technology company to join the labor association, Apple made its announcement the same day it released its annual look at worker safety and factory conditions among its partners. [also refers to Foxconn (part of Hon Hai), Microsoft, Dell]