Justice and equity demand an end to the vast economic inequalities, which exist in many places for various reasons. Particularly those in agriculture should be helped to better their condition through improved skills. Migrant workers and their families should have just wages, without discrimination and should be integrated into the social life of the country. Beyond this, employment should be found for them as far as possible in their own country. In the face of vast changes brought about by automation and other technology, provision should be made for full employment of all through professional training and other means.
Human work is the most important element in economic life.
It proceeds from the human person who uses and develops the things of nature. By his work a man expresses himself, supports himself and others, promotes social communion, practices charity and acts as God's partner in bringing creation to perfection. As a believer, man worships God through the offering of his work in grateful homage and thereby is associated with the redemptive work of Christ who ennobled human work by being himself a worker in Nazareth. Clearly, in God's plan, man has a right and duty to work and society is obliged to provide meaningful employment. This implies human conditions, which allow for leisure, healthy working atmosphere, opportunities for self-development and enjoyment of family life.