The areas of improvement listed in the Preamble remain relevant today, for example:
1. Regulation of the hours of work including the establishment of a maximum working day and week;
2. Regulation of labour supply, prevention of unemployment and provision of an adequate living wage;
3. Protection of the worker against sickness, disease and injury arising out of his employment;
4. Protection of children, young persons and women;
5. Provision for old age and injury, protection of the interests of workers when employed in countries other than their own;
6. Recognition of the principle of equal remuneration for work of equal value;
7. Recognition of the principle of freedom of association;
8. Organization of vocational and technical education, and other measures.
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