Foxconn workers strike over iPhone 5 demands, labor group says

Thousands of factory workers at Foxconn went on strike Friday to protest their working conditions on the iPhone 5's production lines, according to a report from an independent workers' rights organization. One of the company's factories in Zhengzhou, China, lost two shifts on Oct. 5 after workers became frustrated trying to prevent scratching on the casings of the iPhone 5. A dispute occurred between the production and quality teams at the factory.

However, Foxconn released an official statement on Saturday denying both reports, but acknowledging "disputes" earlier in the week.

"Any reports that there has been an employee strike are inaccurate," Foxconn said. "There has been no workplace stoppage in that facility or any other Foxconn facility and production has continued on schedule."

"These were isolated incidents and were immediately addressed and measures taken, including providing additional staff for the lines in question," Foxconn said. "This is consistent with our efforts to work with our employees to continuously enhance any aspects of our production that can improve the workplace and manufacturing practices."

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