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5	5	= Preamble =
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7		-The General Conference of the Internat{{{(i)}}}onal Labour Organ{{{(i)}}}sat{{{(i)}}}on,
	7	+The General Conference of the International Labour Organisation,
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9		-Hav{{{(i)}}}ng been convened at Geneva by the Govern{{{(i)}}}ng Body of the Internat{{{(i)}}}onal Labour Off{{{(i)}}}ce, and hav{{{(i)}}}ng met {{{(i)}}}n {{{(i)}}}ts F{{{(i)}}}fty-fourth Sess{{{(i)}}}on on 3 June 1970, and
	9	+Having been convened at Geneva by the Governing Body of the International Labour Office, and having met in its Fifty-fourth Session on 3 June 1970, and
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11		-Not{{{(i)}}}ng the terms of the [[M{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum Wage>>doc:work{{{(i)}}}ng:Glossary.M{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wage.WebHome]]-F{{{(i)}}}x{{{(i)}}}ng Mach{{{(i)}}}nery Recommendat{{{(i)}}}on, 1928, the
	11	+Noting the terms of the [[Minimum Wage>>doc:working:Glossary.Minimum wage.WebHome]]-Fixing Machinery Recommendation, 1928, the
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13		-[[M{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum Wage>>doc:work{{{(i)}}}ng:Glossary.M{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wage.WebHome]] F{{{(i)}}}x{{{(i)}}}ng Mach{{{(i)}}}nery (Agr{{{(i)}}}culture) Recommendat{{{(i)}}}on, 1951, and the Equal Remunerat{{{(i)}}}on Recommendat{{{(i)}}}on, 1951, wh{{{(i)}}}ch conta{{{(i)}}}n valuable gu{{{(i)}}}del{{{(i)}}}nes for [[m{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wage>>doc:work{{{(i)}}}ng:Glossary.M{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wage.WebHome]] f{{{(i)}}}x{{{(i)}}}ng bod{{{(i)}}}es, and
	13	+[[Minimum Wage>>doc:working:Glossary.Minimum wage.WebHome]] Fixing Machinery (Agriculture) Recommendation, 1951, and the Equal Remuneration Recommendation, 1951, which contain valuable guidelines for [[minimum wage>>doc:working:Glossary.Minimum wage.WebHome]] fixing bodies, and
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15		-Cons{{{(i)}}}der{{{(i)}}}ng that exper{{{(i)}}}ence {{{(i)}}}n more recent years has emphas{{{(i)}}}sed the {{{(i)}}}mportance of certa{{{(i)}}}n add{{{(i)}}}t{{{(i)}}}onal cons{{{(i)}}}derat{{{(i)}}}ons relat{{{(i)}}}ng to [[m{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wage>>doc:work{{{(i)}}}ng:Glossary.M{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wage.WebHome]] f{{{(i)}}}x{{{(i)}}}ng, {{{(i)}}}nclud{{{(i)}}}ng that of adopt{{{(i)}}}ng cr{{{(i)}}}ter{{{(i)}}}a wh{{{(i)}}}ch w{{{(i)}}}ll make systems of [[m{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wages>>doc:work{{{(i)}}}ng:Glossary.M{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wage.WebHome]] both an effect{{{(i)}}}ve {{{(i)}}}nstrument of soc{{{(i)}}}al protect{{{(i)}}}on and an element {{{(i)}}}n the strategy of econom{{{(i)}}}c and soc{{{(i)}}}al development, and
	15	+Considering that experience in more recent years has emphasised the importance of certain additional considerations relating to [[minimum wage>>doc:working:Glossary.Minimum wage.WebHome]] fixing, including that of adopting criteria which will make systems of [[minimum wages>>doc:working:Glossary.Minimum wage.WebHome]] both an effective instrument of social protection and an element in the strategy of economic and social development, and
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17		-Cons{{{(i)}}}der{{{(i)}}}ng that [[m{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wage>>doc:work{{{(i)}}}ng:Glossary.M{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wage.WebHome]] f{{{(i)}}}x{{{(i)}}}ng should {{{(i)}}}n no way operate to the prejud{{{(i)}}}ce of the exerc{{{(i)}}}se and growth of free collect{{{(i)}}}ve barga{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}ng as a means of f{{{(i)}}}x{{{(i)}}}ng [[wages>>doc:work{{{(i)}}}ng:Glossary.Earn{{{(i)}}}ngs.WebHome]] h{{{(i)}}}gher than the m{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum, and
	17	+Considering that [[minimum wage>>doc:working:Glossary.Minimum wage.WebHome]] fixing should in no way operate to the prejudice of the exercise and growth of free collective bargaining as a means of fixing [[wages>>doc:working:Glossary.Earnings.WebHome]] higher than the minimum, and
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19		-Hav{{{(i)}}}ng dec{{{(i)}}}ded upon the adopt{{{(i)}}}on of certa{{{(i)}}}n proposals w{{{(i)}}}th regard to [[m{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wage>>doc:work{{{(i)}}}ng:Glossary.M{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wage.WebHome]] f{{{(i)}}}x{{{(i)}}}ng mach{{{(i)}}}nery and related problems, w{{{(i)}}}th spec{{{(i)}}}al reference to develop{{{(i)}}}ng countr{{{(i)}}}es, wh{{{(i)}}}ch {{{(i)}}}s the f{{{(i)}}}fth {{{(i)}}}tem on the agenda of the sess{{{(i)}}}on, and
	19	+Having decided upon the adoption of certain proposals with regard to [[minimum wage>>doc:working:Glossary.Minimum wage.WebHome]] fixing machinery and related problems, with special reference to developing countries, which is the fifth item on the agenda of the session, and
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21		-Hav{{{(i)}}}ng determ{{{(i)}}}ned that these proposals shall take the form of a Recommendat{{{(i)}}}on,
	21	+Having determined that these proposals shall take the form of a Recommendation,
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23		-adopts th{{{(i)}}}s twenty-second day of June of the year one thousand n{{{(i)}}}ne hundred and seventy, the follow{{{(i)}}}ng Recommendat{{{(i)}}}on, wh{{{(i)}}}ch may be c{{{(i)}}}ted as the [[M{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum Wage>>doc:work{{{(i)}}}ng:Glossary.M{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wage.WebHome]] F{{{(i)}}}x{{{(i)}}}ng Recommendat{{{(i)}}}on, 1970:
	23	+adopts this twenty-second day of June of the year one thousand nine hundred and seventy, the following Recommendation, which may be cited as the [[Minimum Wage>>doc:working:Glossary.Minimum wage.WebHome]] Fixing Recommendation, 1970:
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25		-= I. Purpose of M{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum Wage F{{{(i)}}}x{{{(i)}}}ng =
	25	+= I. Purpose of Minimum Wage Fixing =
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27		-~1. [[M{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wage>>doc:work{{{(i)}}}ng:Glossary.M{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wage.WebHome]] f{{{(i)}}}x{{{(i)}}}ng should const{{{(i)}}}tute one element {{{(i)}}}n a pol{{{(i)}}}cy des{{{(i)}}}gned to overcome poverty and to ensure the sat{{{(i)}}}sfact{{{(i)}}}on of the needs of all workers and the{{{(i)}}}r fam{{{(i)}}}l{{{(i)}}}es.
	27	+~1. [[Minimum wage>>doc:working:Glossary.Minimum wage.WebHome]] fixing should constitute one element in a policy designed to overcome poverty and to ensure the satisfaction of the needs of all workers and their families.
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29		-2. The fundamental purpose of [[m{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wage>>doc:work{{{(i)}}}ng:Glossary.M{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wage.WebHome]] f{{{(i)}}}x{{{(i)}}}ng should be to g{{{(i)}}}ve [[wage>>doc:work{{{(i)}}}ng:Glossary.Earn{{{(i)}}}ngs.WebHome]] earners necessary soc{{{(i)}}}al protect{{{(i)}}}on as regards m{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum perm{{{(i)}}}ss{{{(i)}}}ble levels of [[wages>>doc:work{{{(i)}}}ng:Glossary.Earn{{{(i)}}}ngs.WebHome]].
	29	+2. The fundamental purpose of [[minimum wage>>doc:working:Glossary.Minimum wage.WebHome]] fixing should be to give [[wage>>doc:working:Glossary.Earnings.WebHome]] earners necessary social protection as regards minimum permissible levels of [[wages>>doc:working:Glossary.Earnings.WebHome]].
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31		-= II. Cr{{{(i)}}}ter{{{(i)}}}a for Determ{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}ng the Level of M{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum Wages =
	31	+= II. Criteria for Determining the Level of Minimum Wages =
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33		-3. In determ{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}ng the level of [[m{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wages>>doc:work{{{(i)}}}ng:Glossary.M{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wage.WebHome]], account should be taken of the follow{{{(i)}}}ng cr{{{(i)}}}ter{{{(i)}}}a, amongst others:
	33	+3. In determining the level of [[minimum wages>>doc:working:Glossary.Minimum wage.WebHome]], account should be taken of the following criteria, amongst others:
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35		-* (a) the needs of workers and the{{{(i)}}}r fam{{{(i)}}}l{{{(i)}}}es;
36		-* (b) the general level of [[wages>>doc:work{{{(i)}}}ng:Glossary.Earn{{{(i)}}}ngs.WebHome]] {{{(i)}}}n the country;
37		-* (c) the cost of l{{{(i)}}}v{{{(i)}}}ng and changes there{{{(i)}}}n;
38		-* (d) soc{{{(i)}}}al secur{{{(i)}}}ty benef{{{(i)}}}ts;
39		-* (e) the relat{{{(i)}}}ve l{{{(i)}}}v{{{(i)}}}ng standards of other soc{{{(i)}}}al groups;
40		-* (f) econom{{{(i)}}}c factors, {{{(i)}}}nclud{{{(i)}}}ng the requ{{{(i)}}}rements of econom{{{(i)}}}c development, levels of product{{{(i)}}}v{{{(i)}}}ty and the des{{{(i)}}}rab{{{(i)}}}l{{{(i)}}}ty of atta{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}ng and ma{{{(i)}}}nta{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}ng a h{{{(i)}}}gh level of [[employment>>doc:work{{{(i)}}}ng:Glossary.Employment Work.WebHome]].
	35	+* (a) the needs of workers and their families;
	36	+* (b) the general level of [[wages>>doc:working:Glossary.Earnings.WebHome]] in the country;
	37	+* (c) the cost of living and changes therein;
	38	+* (d) social security benefits;
	39	+* (e) the relative living standards of other social groups;
	40	+* (f) economic factors, including the requirements of economic development, levels of productivity and the desirability of attaining and maintaining a high level of [[employment>>doc:working:Glossary.Employment Work.WebHome]].
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42		-= III. Coverage of the M{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum Wage F{{{(i)}}}x{{{(i)}}}ng System =
	42	+= III. Coverage of the Minimum Wage Fixing System =
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44		-4. The number and groups of [[wage>>doc:work{{{(i)}}}ng:Glossary.Earn{{{(i)}}}ngs.WebHome]] earners who are not covered {{{(i)}}}n pursuance of Art{{{(i)}}}cle 1 of the [[M{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum Wage>>doc:work{{{(i)}}}ng:Glossary.M{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wage.WebHome]] F{{{(i)}}}x{{{(i)}}}ng Convent{{{(i)}}}on, 1970, should be kept to a m{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum.
	44	+4. The number and groups of [[wage>>doc:working:Glossary.Earnings.WebHome]] earners who are not covered in pursuance of Article 1 of the [[Minimum Wage>>doc:working:Glossary.Minimum wage.WebHome]] Fixing Convention, 1970, should be kept to a minimum.
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46		-5. (1) The system of [[m{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wages>>doc:work{{{(i)}}}ng:Glossary.M{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wage.WebHome]] may be appl{{{(i)}}}ed to the [[wage>>doc:work{{{(i)}}}ng:Glossary.Earn{{{(i)}}}ngs.WebHome]] earners covered {{{(i)}}}n pursuance of Art{{{(i)}}}cle 1 of the Convent{{{(i)}}}on e{{{(i)}}}ther by f{{{(i)}}}x{{{(i)}}}ng a s{{{(i)}}}ngle [[m{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wage>>doc:work{{{(i)}}}ng:Glossary.M{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wage.WebHome]] of general appl{{{(i)}}}cat{{{(i)}}}on or by f{{{(i)}}}x{{{(i)}}}ng a ser{{{(i)}}}es of [[m{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wages>>doc:work{{{(i)}}}ng:Glossary.M{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wage.WebHome]] apply{{{(i)}}}ng to part{{{(i)}}}cular groups of workers.
47		-(2) A system based on a s{{{(i)}}}ngle [[m{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wage>>doc:work{{{(i)}}}ng:Glossary.M{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wage.WebHome]]
	46	+5. (1) The system of [[minimum wages>>doc:working:Glossary.Minimum wage.WebHome]] may be applied to the [[wage>>doc:working:Glossary.Earnings.WebHome]] earners covered in pursuance of Article 1 of the Convention either by fixing a single [[minimum wage>>doc:working:Glossary.Minimum wage.WebHome]] of general application or by fixing a series of [[minimum wages>>doc:working:Glossary.Minimum wage.WebHome]] applying to particular groups of workers.
	47	+(2) A system based on a single [[minimum wage>>doc:working:Glossary.Minimum wage.WebHome]]
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49		-* (a) need not be {{{(i)}}}ncompat{{{(i)}}}ble w{{{(i)}}}th the f{{{(i)}}}x{{{(i)}}}ng of d{{{(i)}}}fferent rates of [[m{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wages>>doc:work{{{(i)}}}ng:Glossary.M{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wage.WebHome]] {{{(i)}}}n d{{{(i)}}}fferent reg{{{(i)}}}ons or zones w{{{(i)}}}th a v{{{(i)}}}ew to allow{{{(i)}}}ng for d{{{(i)}}}fferences {{{(i)}}}n costs of l{{{(i)}}}v{{{(i)}}}ng;
50		-* (b) should not {{{(i)}}}mpa{{{(i)}}}r the effects of dec{{{(i)}}}s{{{(i)}}}ons, past or future, f{{{(i)}}}x{{{(i)}}}ng [[m{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wages>>doc:work{{{(i)}}}ng:Glossary.M{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wage.WebHome]] h{{{(i)}}}gher than the general m{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum for part{{{(i)}}}cular groups of workers.
	49	+* (a) need not be incompatible with the fixing of different rates of [[minimum wages>>doc:working:Glossary.Minimum wage.WebHome]] in different regions or zones with a view to allowing for differences in costs of living;
	50	+* (b) should not impair the effects of decisions, past or future, fixing [[minimum wages>>doc:working:Glossary.Minimum wage.WebHome]] higher than the general minimum for particular groups of workers.
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52		-= IV. M{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum Wage F{{{(i)}}}x{{{(i)}}}ng Mach{{{(i)}}}nery =
	52	+= IV. Minimum Wage Fixing Machinery =
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54		-6. The [[m{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wage>>doc:work{{{(i)}}}ng:Glossary.M{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wage.WebHome]] f{{{(i)}}}x{{{(i)}}}ng mach{{{(i)}}}nery prov{{{(i)}}}ded for {{{(i)}}}n Art{{{(i)}}}cle 4 of the Convent{{{(i)}}}on may take a var{{{(i)}}}ety of forms, such as the f{{{(i)}}}x{{{(i)}}}ng of [[m{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wages>>doc:work{{{(i)}}}ng:Glossary.M{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wage.WebHome]] by  o (a) statute;
	54	+6. The [[minimum wage>>doc:working:Glossary.Minimum wage.WebHome]] fixing machinery provided for in Article 4 of the Convention may take a variety of forms, such as the fixing of [[minimum wages>>doc:working:Glossary.Minimum wage.WebHome]] by  o (a) statute;
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56		-* (b) dec{{{(i)}}}s{{{(i)}}}ons of the competent author{{{(i)}}}ty, w{{{(i)}}}th or w{{{(i)}}}thout formal prov{{{(i)}}}s{{{(i)}}}on for tak{{{(i)}}}ng account of recommendat{{{(i)}}}ons from other bod{{{(i)}}}es;
57		-* (c) dec{{{(i)}}}s{{{(i)}}}ons of [[wages>>doc:work{{{(i)}}}ng:Glossary.Earn{{{(i)}}}ngs.WebHome]] boards or counc{{{(i)}}}ls;
58		-* (d) {{{(i)}}}ndustr{{{(i)}}}al or labour courts or tr{{{(i)}}}bunals; or
59		-* (e) g{{{(i)}}}v{{{(i)}}}ng the force of law to prov{{{(i)}}}s{{{(i)}}}ons of collect{{{(i)}}}ve agreements.
	56	+* (b) decisions of the competent authority, with or without formal provision for taking account of recommendations from other bodies;
	57	+* (c) decisions of [[wages>>doc:working:Glossary.Earnings.WebHome]] boards or councils;
	58	+* (d) industrial or labour courts or tribunals; or
	59	+* (e) giving the force of law to provisions of collective agreements.
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61		-7. The consultat{{{(i)}}}on prov{{{(i)}}}ded for {{{(i)}}}n paragraph 2 of Art{{{(i)}}}cle 4 of the Convent{{{(i)}}}on should {{{(i)}}}nclude, {{{(i)}}}n part{{{(i)}}}cular, consultat{{{(i)}}}on {{{(i)}}}n regard to the follow{{{(i)}}}ng matters:
	61	+7. The consultation provided for in paragraph 2 of Article 4 of the Convention should include, in particular, consultation in regard to the following matters:
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63		-* (a) the select{{{(i)}}}on and appl{{{(i)}}}cat{{{(i)}}}on of the cr{{{(i)}}}ter{{{(i)}}}a for determ{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}ng the level of [[m{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wages>>doc:work{{{(i)}}}ng:Glossary.M{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wage.WebHome]];
64		-* (b) the rate or rates of [[m{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wages>>doc:work{{{(i)}}}ng:Glossary.M{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wage.WebHome]] to be f{{{(i)}}}xed;
65		-* (c) the adjustment from t{{{(i)}}}me to t{{{(i)}}}me of the rate or rates of [[m{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wages>>doc:work{{{(i)}}}ng:Glossary.M{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wage.WebHome]];
66		-* (d) problems encountered {{{(i)}}}n the enforcement of [[m{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wage>>doc:work{{{(i)}}}ng:Glossary.M{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wage.WebHome]] leg{{{(i)}}}slat{{{(i)}}}on;
67		-* (e) the collect{{{(i)}}}on of data and the carry{{{(i)}}}ng out of stud{{{(i)}}}es for the {{{(i)}}}nformat{{{(i)}}}on of [[m{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wage>>doc:work{{{(i)}}}ng:Glossary.M{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wage.WebHome]] f{{{(i)}}}x{{{(i)}}}ng author{{{(i)}}}t{{{(i)}}}es.
	63	+* (a) the selection and application of the criteria for determining the level of [[minimum wages>>doc:working:Glossary.Minimum wage.WebHome]];
	64	+* (b) the rate or rates of [[minimum wages>>doc:working:Glossary.Minimum wage.WebHome]] to be fixed;
	65	+* (c) the adjustment from time to time of the rate or rates of [[minimum wages>>doc:working:Glossary.Minimum wage.WebHome]];
	66	+* (d) problems encountered in the enforcement of [[minimum wage>>doc:working:Glossary.Minimum wage.WebHome]] legislation;
	67	+* (e) the collection of data and the carrying out of studies for the information of [[minimum wage>>doc:working:Glossary.Minimum wage.WebHome]] fixing authorities.
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69		-8. In countr{{{(i)}}}es {{{(i)}}}n wh{{{(i)}}}ch bod{{{(i)}}}es have been set up wh{{{(i)}}}ch adv{{{(i)}}}se the competent author{{{(i)}}}ty on [[m{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wage>>doc:work{{{(i)}}}ng:Glossary.M{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wage.WebHome]] quest{{{(i)}}}ons, or to wh{{{(i)}}}ch the government has delegated respons{{{(i)}}}b{{{(i)}}}l{{{(i)}}}ty for [[m{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wage>>doc:work{{{(i)}}}ng:Glossary.M{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wage.WebHome]] dec{{{(i)}}}s{{{(i)}}}ons, the part{{{(i)}}}c{{{(i)}}}pat{{{(i)}}}on {{{(i)}}}n the operat{{{(i)}}}on of [[m{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wage>>doc:work{{{(i)}}}ng:Glossary.M{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wage.WebHome]] f{{{(i)}}}x{{{(i)}}}ng mach{{{(i)}}}nery referred to {{{(i)}}}n paragraph 3 of Art{{{(i)}}}cle 4 of the Convent{{{(i)}}}on should {{{(i)}}}nclude membersh{{{(i)}}}p of such bod{{{(i)}}}es.
	69	+8. In countries in which bodies have been set up which advise the competent authority on [[minimum wage>>doc:working:Glossary.Minimum wage.WebHome]] questions, or to which the government has delegated responsibility for [[minimum wage>>doc:working:Glossary.Minimum wage.WebHome]] decisions, the participation in the operation of [[minimum wage>>doc:working:Glossary.Minimum wage.WebHome]] fixing machinery referred to in paragraph 3 of Article 4 of the Convention should include membership of such bodies.
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71		-9. The persons represent{{{(i)}}}ng the general {{{(i)}}}nterests of the country whose part{{{(i)}}}c{{{(i)}}}pat{{{(i)}}}on {{{(i)}}}n the operat{{{(i)}}}on of [[m{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wage>>doc:work{{{(i)}}}ng:Glossary.M{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wage.WebHome]] f{{{(i)}}}x{{{(i)}}}ng mach{{{(i)}}}nery {{{(i)}}}s prov{{{(i)}}}ded for {{{(i)}}}n Art{{{(i)}}}cle 4, paragraph 3, subparagraph (b), of the Convent{{{(i)}}}on should be su{{{(i)}}}tably qual{{{(i)}}}f{{{(i)}}}ed {{{(i)}}}ndependent persons who may, where appropr{{{(i)}}}ate, be publ{{{(i)}}}c off{{{(i)}}}c{{{(i)}}}als w{{{(i)}}}th respons{{{(i)}}}b{{{(i)}}}l{{{(i)}}}t{{{(i)}}}es {{{(i)}}}n the areas of {{{(i)}}}ndustr{{{(i)}}}al relat{{{(i)}}}ons or econom{{{(i)}}}c and soc{{{(i)}}}al plann{{{(i)}}}ng or pol{{{(i)}}}cy-mak{{{(i)}}}ng.
	71	+9. The persons representing the general interests of the country whose participation in the operation of [[minimum wage>>doc:working:Glossary.Minimum wage.WebHome]] fixing machinery is provided for in Article 4, paragraph 3, subparagraph (b), of the Convention should be suitably qualified independent persons who may, where appropriate, be public officials with responsibilities in the areas of industrial relations or economic and social planning or policy-making.
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73		-10. To the extent poss{{{(i)}}}ble {{{(i)}}}n nat{{{(i)}}}onal c{{{(i)}}}rcumstances, suff{{{(i)}}}c{{{(i)}}}ent resources should be devoted to the collect{{{(i)}}}on of stat{{{(i)}}}st{{{(i)}}}cs and other data needed for analyt{{{(i)}}}cal stud{{{(i)}}}es of the relevant econom{{{(i)}}}c factors, part{{{(i)}}}cularly those ment{{{(i)}}}oned {{{(i)}}}n Paragraph 3 of th{{{(i)}}}s Recommendat{{{(i)}}}on, and the{{{(i)}}}r probable evolut{{{(i)}}}on.
	73	+10. To the extent possible in national circumstances, sufficient resources should be devoted to the collection of statistics and other data needed for analytical studies of the relevant economic factors, particularly those mentioned in Paragraph 3 of this Recommendation, and their probable evolution.
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75		-= V. Adjustment of M{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum Wages =
	75	+= V. Adjustment of Minimum Wages =
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77		-~11. [[M{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wage>>doc:work{{{(i)}}}ng:Glossary.M{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wage.WebHome]] rates should be adjusted from t{{{(i)}}}me to t{{{(i)}}}me to take account of changes {{{(i)}}}n the cost of l{{{(i)}}}v{{{(i)}}}ng and other econom{{{(i)}}}c cond{{{(i)}}}t{{{(i)}}}ons.
	77	+~11. [[Minimum wage>>doc:working:Glossary.Minimum wage.WebHome]] rates should be adjusted from time to time to take account of changes in the cost of living and other economic conditions.
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79		-12. To th{{{(i)}}}s end a rev{{{(i)}}}ew m{{{(i)}}}ght be carr{{{(i)}}}ed out of [[m{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wage>>doc:work{{{(i)}}}ng:Glossary.M{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wage.WebHome]] rates {{{(i)}}}n relat{{{(i)}}}on to the cost of l{{{(i)}}}v{{{(i)}}}ng and other econom{{{(i)}}}c cond{{{(i)}}}t{{{(i)}}}ons e{{{(i)}}}ther at regular {{{(i)}}}ntervals or whenever such a rev{{{(i)}}}ew {{{(i)}}}s cons{{{(i)}}}dered appropr{{{(i)}}}ate {{{(i)}}}n the l{{{(i)}}}ght of var{{{(i)}}}at{{{(i)}}}ons {{{(i)}}}n a cost-of-l{{{(i)}}}v{{{(i)}}}ng {{{(i)}}}ndex.
	79	+12. To this end a review might be carried out of [[minimum wage>>doc:working:Glossary.Minimum wage.WebHome]] rates in relation to the cost of living and other economic conditions either at regular intervals or whenever such a review is considered appropriate in the light of variations in a cost-of-living index.
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81	81	13.
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83		-* (1) In order to ass{{{(i)}}}st {{{(i)}}}n the appl{{{(i)}}}cat{{{(i)}}}on of Paragraph 11 of th{{{(i)}}}s Recommendat{{{(i)}}}on, per{{{(i)}}}od{{{(i)}}}cal surveys of nat{{{(i)}}}onal econom{{{(i)}}}c cond{{{(i)}}}t{{{(i)}}}ons, {{{(i)}}}nclud{{{(i)}}}ng trends {{{(i)}}}n {{{(i)}}}ncome per head, {{{(i)}}}n product{{{(i)}}}v{{{(i)}}}ty and {{{(i)}}}n [[employment>>doc:work{{{(i)}}}ng:Glossary.Employment Work.WebHome]], [[unemployment>>doc:work{{{(i)}}}ng:Glossary.Unemployment.WebHome]] and underemployment, should be made to the extent that nat{{{(i)}}}onal resources perm{{{(i)}}}t.
84		-* (2) The frequency of such surveys should be determ{{{(i)}}}ned {{{(i)}}}n the l{{{(i)}}}ght of nat{{{(i)}}}onal cond{{{(i)}}}t{{{(i)}}}ons.
	83	+* (1) In order to assist in the application of Paragraph 11 of this Recommendation, periodical surveys of national economic conditions, including trends in income per head, in productivity and in [[employment>>doc:working:Glossary.Employment Work.WebHome]], [[unemployment>>doc:working:Glossary.Unemployment.WebHome]] and underemployment, should be made to the extent that national resources permit.
	84	+* (2) The frequency of such surveys should be determined in the light of national conditions.
85	85
86	86	= VI. Enforcement =
87	87
88		-14. Measures to ensure the effect{{{(i)}}}ve appl{{{(i)}}}cat{{{(i)}}}on of all prov{{{(i)}}}s{{{(i)}}}ons relat{{{(i)}}}ng to [[m{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wages>>doc:work{{{(i)}}}ng:Glossary.M{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wage.WebHome]], as prov{{{(i)}}}ded for {{{(i)}}}n Art{{{(i)}}}cle 5 of the Convent{{{(i)}}}on, should {{{(i)}}}nclude the follow{{{(i)}}}ng:
	88	+14. Measures to ensure the effective application of all provisions relating to [[minimum wages>>doc:working:Glossary.Minimum wage.WebHome]], as provided for in Article 5 of the Convention, should include the following:
89	89
90		-* (a) arrangements for g{{{(i)}}}v{{{(i)}}}ng publ{{{(i)}}}c{{{(i)}}}ty to [[m{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wage>>doc:work{{{(i)}}}ng:Glossary.M{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wage.WebHome]] prov{{{(i)}}}s{{{(i)}}}ons {{{(i)}}}n languages or d{{{(i)}}}alects understood by workers who need protect{{{(i)}}}on, adapted where necessary to the needs of {{{(i)}}}ll{{{(i)}}}terate persons;
91		-* (b) the [[employment>>doc:work{{{(i)}}}ng:Glossary.Employment Work.WebHome]] of a suff{{{(i)}}}c{{{(i)}}}ent number of adequately tra{{{(i)}}}ned {{{(i)}}}nspectors equ{{{(i)}}}pped w{{{(i)}}}th the powers and fac{{{(i)}}}l{{{(i)}}}t{{{(i)}}}es necessary to carry out the{{{(i)}}}r dut{{{(i)}}}es;
92		-* (c) adequate penalt{{{(i)}}}es for {{{(i)}}}nfr{{{(i)}}}ngement of the prov{{{(i)}}}s{{{(i)}}}ons relat{{{(i)}}}ng to [[m{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wages>>doc:work{{{(i)}}}ng:Glossary.M{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wage.WebHome]];
93		-* (d) s{{{(i)}}}mpl{{{(i)}}}f{{{(i)}}}cat{{{(i)}}}on of legal prov{{{(i)}}}s{{{(i)}}}ons and procedures, and other appropr{{{(i)}}}ate means of enabl{{{(i)}}}ng workers effect{{{(i)}}}vely to exerc{{{(i)}}}se the{{{(i)}}}r r{{{(i)}}}ghts under [[m{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wage>>doc:work{{{(i)}}}ng:Glossary.M{{{(i)}}}n{{{(i)}}}mum wage.WebHome]] prov{{{(i)}}}s{{{(i)}}}ons, {{{(i)}}}nclud{{{(i)}}}ng the r{{{(i)}}}ght to recover amounts by wh{{{(i)}}}ch they may have been underpa{{{(i)}}}d;
94		-* (e) the assoc{{{(i)}}}at{{{(i)}}}on of employers' and workers' organ{{{(i)}}}sat{{{(i)}}}ons {{{(i)}}}n efforts to protect workers aga{{{(i)}}}nst abuses;
95		-* (f) adequate protect{{{(i)}}}on of workers aga{{{(i)}}}nst v{{{(i)}}}ct{{{(i)}}}m{{{(i)}}}sat{{{(i)}}}on.
	90	+* (a) arrangements for giving publicity to [[minimum wage>>doc:working:Glossary.Minimum wage.WebHome]] provisions in languages or dialects understood by workers who need protection, adapted where necessary to the needs of illiterate persons;
	91	+* (b) the [[employment>>doc:working:Glossary.Employment Work.WebHome]] of a sufficient number of adequately trained inspectors equipped with the powers and facilities necessary to carry out their duties;
	92	+* (c) adequate penalties for infringement of the provisions relating to [[minimum wages>>doc:working:Glossary.Minimum wage.WebHome]];
	93	+* (d) simplification of legal provisions and procedures, and other appropriate means of enabling workers effectively to exercise their rights under [[minimum wage>>doc:working:Glossary.Minimum wage.WebHome]] provisions, including the right to recover amounts by which they may have been underpaid;
	94	+* (e) the association of employers' and workers' organisations in efforts to protect workers against abuses;
	95	+* (f) adequate protection of workers against victimisation.