The Convention deals respectively with the following subjects improvement of standards of living, migrant workers, remuneration of workers, non-discrimination, education and training. It lays down a number of guiding principles for social policy. Efforts are to be made to avoid the disruption of family life and of traditional social units, by the study of migratory movements and practical action in town and country planning and prevention of congestion in urban areas, including improvement of living conditions and establishment of suitable industries in rural areas. Migrant workers' terms and conditions of employment shall take account of their normal family needs. Transfer of part of the worker's wages and savings from the area of labour utilisation to that of supply shall be encouraged, including by inter-country agreements.
Account is to be taken of the increased cost of living due to change of residence.
The fixing of minimum wages by collective agreements, freely negotiated between trade unions and employers or their organisations, shall be encouraged. Where this is not possible, minimum standards of wages shall be fixed in consultation with representatives of employers and workers, including their respective organisations where such exist. Labour legislation, collective agreements, admission to public or private employment, training, wage rates, etc., shall remove discrimination among workers. Measures for the safeguarding of motherhood shall be deemed to be compatible with the Convention. As far as possible under local conditions, the progressive development of broad systems of education, vocational training and apprenticeship shall be provided for, with a view to the effective preparation of children and young persons of both sexes for gainful employment.