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iPhone maker Wistron to restart operations at Karnataka plant, says Apple

Taiwanese major to however remain on probation by Apple

Wistron, Apple
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Apple said its employees and independent auditors will remain on site to validate that the new processes are effective

Samreen Ahmad Bengaluru
Technology giant Apple on Tuesday said third-party iPhone manufacturer Wistron is  hiring workers to restart the Narasapura plant near Bengaluru, which shut two months ago after violent protests. Apple said everyone at the facility would undergo a new training programme to ensure they understand their rights and how they can raise any concerns. 
 
Taiwanese conglomerate Wistron, however, will remain on probation and Apple will monitor its progress closely, said the Cupertino-based company in a statement. “For the past eight weeks, teams across Apple, along with independent auditors, have been working with Wistron to make sure the necessary systems and

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