Steve Jobs Responds To Email On Foxconn
June 1st, 2010
A concerned reader of Mac Stories — Jay Yarik — contacted Steve Jobs on the subject of the much discussed Foxconn suicides, and sparked a discussion between the two. The writer included a link from LabourStart, and said:
“Steve
Apple can do better!
Sent from my iPhone”
Steve replied:
“Although every suicide is tragic, Foxconn’s suicide rate is well below the China average. We are all over this.”
Jay:
“What does “we are all over this” mean?
As in investigating? Or who cares?
I switched a few years ago from PC to mac.
In fact when I was fired for trying to start a union, I bought my first Mac.
I always thought Apple was socially responsible. I’m even giving up smoking to be able to afford an IPad. I may have to reconsider. Especially if you are over 12 deaths. “
Steve:
“You should educate yourself. We do more than any other company on the planet:
Jay:
“I have. Which is why I have always purchased apple products and admired you. It was the comment “we are all over this” that I found either confusing or offensive.
Sent from my iPhone”
“It’s an American expression that means this has our full attention.Sent from my iPhone”
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