Page 8 of 10 ARTICLE 13 INFORMATION, CONSULTATION AND PARTICIPATION OF WORKERS Member States shall create an enabling environment so that: (a) Industrial and workplace democracy is promoted; (b) Workers shall have the right to information, consult and participate particularly in the following cases: (I) When technological changes which, from the point of view of working conditions, have major implications for the work force are introduced into undertakings; (ii) In connection with the restructuring operations in the undertakings having an impact on the employment of workers; and (iii) In connection with social responsibility or other outreach programmes carried out by the community; (c) Information, consultation and participation of workers is developed along appropriate lines and similar practices are encouraged in all Member States; and (d) Information, consultation and participation apply especially in companies or groups of companies having establishments or companies in two or more Member States in the Region. ARTICLE 14 EMPLOYMENT AND REMUNERATION Member States shall create an enabling environment so that: (a) Every individual shall be free to choose and engage in an occupation of his or her choice; (b) Workers are provided with fair opportunities to receive wages, which provide for a decent standard of living; (c) Remuneration systems in Member States encourage the progressive establishment of equitable wage rates across the Region in accordance with arrangements applying in each Member State; and (d) Workers, subject to terms of employment other than full-time contracts, shall benefit from an equitable current rate. ARTICLE 15 EDUCATION AND TRAINING Member states shall create an enabling environment consistent with ILO Convention on Paid Education and Training (No 140) so that: http://www.sadc.int/index/print/page/171 7/23/2009