The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the right of everyone to the enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work, which ensure, in particular:
- (a)Remuneration which provides all workers, as a minimum, with:
- (i)Fair wages and equal remuneration for work of equal value without distinction of any kind, in particular women being guaranteed conditions of work not inferior to those enjoyed by men, with equal pay for equal work;
- (ii)A decent living for themselves and their families in accordance with the provisions of the present Covenant;
- (b)Safe and healthy working conditions;
- (c)Equal opportunity for everyone to be promoted in his employment to an appropriate higher level, subject to no considerations other than those of seniority and competence;
- (d)Rest, leisure and reasonable limitation of working hours periodic holidays with pay, as well as remuneration for public holidays.
