Foxconn offers to pay workers to leave iPhone factory after violent protest

Foxconn offers to pay workers to leave iPhone factory after violent protest

The Apple supplier made the offer Wednesday following dramatic scenes of violent protests on its campu, in a text message.

In the message, seen by CNN, the company urged workers to “please return to your dormitories,” promising to pay them 8,000 yuan

The protest erupted on Tuesday night over the terms of the new hire payment packages and Covid-related concerns about their living conditions.

Scenes turned increasingly violent

on Wednesday as workers clashed with a large number of security forces, including SWAT team officers.

groups of law enforcement officers clad in hazmat suits kicking and hitting protesters with batons and metal rods.

Some workers were seen tearing down fences throwing bottles and barriers at officers and smashing and overturning police vehicles.