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Paper Id:IJMSM-V2I4P105
doi: 10.71141/30485037/V2I4P105

Workplace Experiences of Garment Workers in Northern Mindanao: Implications for Decent Work and Sustainable Development Goal 8

Lileth O. Ulbeda, Roey C. Sumaoy, Stephany A. Hayahay, Anamie A. Ajon

Citation:
Lileth O. Ulbeda, Roey C. Sumaoy, Stephany A. Hayahay, Anamie A. Ajon, "Workplace Experiences of Garment Workers in Northern Mindanao: Implications for Decent Work and Sustainable Development Goal 8" International Journal of Multidisciplinary on Science and Management, Vol. 2, No. 4, pp. 41-45, 2025.

Abstract:
This study aims to examine the problems encountered by garment workers in Northern Mindanao across eight workplace dimensions: workplace environment, compensation and benefits, job security, skills and training, workload and stress, social and ethical concerns, organizational issues, and client-related challenges. Using a descriptive survey design, data were collected from 100 randomly selected respondents through a validated researcher-developed questionnaire. The results show that workers generally hold positive perceptions of their workplace conditions, with all dimensions rated “Agree.” The workplace environment and compensation and benefits obtained the highest mean scores, indicating that safety standards and welfare programs are well-practiced. Conversely, organizational issues and skills and training received lower ratings, highlighting persistent gaps in career advancement, managerial support, and technological upskilling. These findings suggest that while progress has been made toward achieving decent work standards, further improvements in training, management practices, and equitable compensation are necessary to ensure sustainable labor welfare in the region.

Keywords: Garment workers, Workplace environment, Compensation and benefits, Job security, Training, Organizational issues, Decent work.

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