After the unveiling of the iPhone C, a report by the China Labor Watch claimed that the phone was being produced under illegal and abusive conditions. Through interviews with about 90 employees and an undercover investigator, it was revealed that workers were forced to stand 12-hour shifts with only two half-hour breaks for six days a week. Staff members “[worked] without adequate protective equipment” and was exposed to various chemicals, noises, and lasers for 69 hours a week. Workers slept in crowded dormitories with some having 8 per room and only by working 100 hours of overtime a month can workers secure an income that matches the city average. The factory, owned by Jabil Circuit, said that the problems were uncovered in August and steps are being taken to investigate the allegations made by the China Labor Watch. After the controversy at the Foxconn factories, Apple has made various improvements by implementing new regulations and improving the overall conditions in many factories. As one of the most influential companies in China, Apple can be a driving force behind improving conditions in China by providing jobs to millions of Chinese workers. Workers' rights 'flouted' at Apple iPhone factory in China