The imperative need for a real Social Dialogue and for the social dimension’s consideration of the European legislative initiatives for Ports, the urgency of establishing a real competitive port policy to respond to the challenges of the 21st century, as well as a new legislative scenario governing CO2 emissions which is not favorable to European ports, are the main reasons why European Dockers and Port Workers, members of the European Dockworkers Council (EDC), are preparing a demonstration on April 3 on Luxembourg Square , in Brussels in the absence of listening and taking into account their point of view on the part of the European institutions.