The Chinese government has ordered a Chinese supplier of Apple's iPod to let its more than 200,000 workers set up a trade union, reports said Friday.

The Chinese government has ordered a Chinese supplier of Apple's iPod to let its more than 200,000 workers set up a trade union, reports said Friday.

A Chinese supplier of Apple Computer's iPod embroiled in a dispute over its labor policies has been told to let its more than 200,000 workers set up a trade union, reports said Friday.

It's no secret that I am a card carrying member of Apple's cult of iPod. Although it took me awhile to become inducted (my first iPod was a 3rd generation model), once I did, I've remained faithful.

I recently opened my mailbox to find a package from a company named ABT (Advanced Bridging Technologies). Opening the box revealed 3 iPod accessories.