Our values and Priorities

The EDC defends fundamental social values such as solidarity, equality, democracy, social justice, unity and the respect of the human rights.

The united action of the EDC aims to ensure that improving the wellbeing of workers and their families is a priority.

The EDC promotes the interests of Dockers and Dockworkers in Europe through its participation in all European organisations; this includes the sectoral social dialogue committee, forums, consultation bodies and evaluation committees.

The EDC likewise is meant to be a decision voice in any European and International organizations on issues related to European dockers and dockworkers’ interests.

The EDC fights for quality jobs, workers’ rights and a fair society:

  • health and safety at work
  • protection of the social rights
  • pay rises for workers
  • high quality jobs for all
  • a high level of social protection
  • gender equality and fair pay
  • a just transition for workers in the European Green pact to combat climate change
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