Apple contract workers demanded higher wages

A group of 100 people organized a protest on the campus of Apple. It happened on Thursday, and protests reason is the poor working conditions and low salaries of contract workers.

As an example, lead Protestants guard average salary Apple. They earn $ 19.77 per hour, which is considered to be quite low salaries in the United States, especially in comparison with the representatives of the IT-industry.

The protest led by Jesse Jackson, leader of the Movement for civil rights. Arriving at the company's campus, he began his speech with the words:

We admire the growth of IT and biotechnology, but we - the foundation. Today we fight for security and justice.

A few days ago, Jackson met with Tim Cook, apparently, they have failed to reach an agreement.

Protestant group came to campus to convey a petition signed by 20,000 people. The essence of the petition is the requirement to improve the rights of contract workers.

Protestants had long been on the campus and shouted the phrase "Yes, we can" and "Apple's evading taxes, and we pay for it." Art Pulaski, California Labor Federation Secretary, told the crowd: "It's time to think differently Apple", making clear allusion to the company slogan «Think different».

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