One year after the tragedy at Qisda: Progress and ongoing challenges
In August 2023, Xu Xiao, a 23-year-old migrant worker, was found dead in his dormitory at the Qisda Optronic factory in Suzhou, China. Although his death was not officially classified as work-related, he had worked excessive overtime and consecutive night shifts shortly before his passing. This incident has raised critical questions about working conditions in the electronics industry. Our Impact Story explores what measures have been taken since then, and what challenges still lie ahead.
Image: Huashang Press, courtesy of Xu Xiao’s family
Over the past year, the involvement of Electronics Watch and our monitoring partner, facilitated by our affiliates, has resulted in meaningful dialogue and progress on compensation for Xu Xiao's family, working hours, sustainable hiring practices, and worker-management dialogue.
While these steps mark progress, challenges remain. Effective dialogue between workers and management and sustainable hiring practices are ongoing priorities.
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