The Council, acting in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 251, and after consulting the Economic and Social Committee, shall adopt measures to ensure the application of the principle of equal opportunities and equal treatment of men and women in matters of employment and occupation, including the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value.
Déanfaidh an Chomhairle, ag gníomhú di i gcomhréir leis an nós imeachta dá dtagraítear in Airteagal 251 agus tar éis dul i gcomhairle leis an gCoiste Eacnamaíoch agus Sóisialta, bearta a ghlacadh d'fhonn a áirithiú go gcuirfear i bhfeidhm prionsabal an chomhionannais deiseanna agus na córa comhionainne idir fir agus mná i gcúrsaí fostaíochta agus slí beatha, le nan áirítear prionsabal an phá chomhionainn as obair chomhionann nó obair ar comhionanna luach.