Better Work Haiti: 23rd Compliance Synthesis Report
- Working hours and take-home pay have stabilized in 2021 following COVID-19 disruptions, but financial insecurity remains a major concern.
- Individuals who left their jobs experienced worse outcomes, with many facing unemployment and lower income.
- Food security remains a prominent concern among garment workers and their dependents.
- Workers' self-reported health and well-being have deteriorated since 2020, with increased risk of depression and anxiety.
- High non-compliance rates persist in occupational safety and health, particularly emergency preparedness and chemicals management.
This 23rd Compliance Synthesis Report, prepared under the HOPE legislation, examines the Haitian apparel industry's compliance with international core labor standards and national labor law between October 2020 and December 2021. The report, a product of the Better Work Haiti program, assesses factories exporting to the US market under the HOPE II legislation. It provides enterprise-level data on compliance performance, identifies areas of non-compliance, and details efforts by factories to remediate deficiencies. The report also addresses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and political instability on workers and the garment sector, including financial insecurity, food insecurity, and mental health challenges. It highlights Better Work's key activities in supporting workers, employers, and government partners through training, advisory services, and social dialogue.
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2021, Better Work Haiti: 23rd Compliance Synthesis Report, accessed via HaitiDocs, https://www.haitidocs.org/doc/betterwork-haiti-2021-better-work-23rd-compliance