Better Work Haiti: 7th Biannual Synthesis Report

This 7th Biannual Synthesis Report by Better Work Haiti, a partnership between the International Labour Organization (ILO) and International Finance Corporation (IFC), presents findings from compliance assessments conducted in 23 garment factories in Haiti between May and August 2013. The program aims to improve working conditions and competitiveness in the apparel industry by promoting adherence to Haitian labor code and ILO core labor standards, particularly under the HOPE II legislation which grants tariff preferences to Haitian garments entering the US.

The report identifies persistent non-compliance issues, notably in Occupational Safety and Health, Working Time, and Compensation, including widespread non-compliance with piece-rate minimum wages, late social security payments, and inadequate welfare facilities. Despite these challenges, the report notes significant overall improvements in compliance with core labor standards and working conditions since the program's inception in 2010, attributed to Better Work Haiti's advisory services, training, and public reporting efforts. The program continues to focus on strengthening OSH committees, facilitating social dialogue, and addressing specific non-compliance areas through targeted interventions.