In response to worker demonstrations and protests in China at the largest iPhone factory globally, Foxconn has offered workers large bonuses to convince them to return to their jobs. With the holiday season approaching, Foxconn is experiencing significant pressure from Apple to resume production. However, workers have expressed frustrations with the strict COVID restrictions in place at the factory and the delays with previously promised bonus payments.
See "After workers walked off the job at an iPhone factory in China, Foxconn offers large bonuses to resolve staffing shortages", Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, November 29, 2022