President of Cuba talks with US solidarity leaders
The President of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, spoke here today with nearly 300 friends of the island from the United States and accompanying the fight against the blockade.

Author: Prensa Latina(PL) | internet@granma.cu

may 2, 2023 08:05:38

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Havana, May 1 (Prensa Latina) The President of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, spoke here today with nearly 300 friends of the island from the United States and accompanying the fight against the blockade.
At the Palace of the Revolution, the participants spoke about their commitment to Cuba, to fight with more force against the inhuman US blockade, to add more young people to this battle, about socialism and the example that the island represents.
During the dialogue, the American activist Manolo de los Santos said that the experience of these days in Cuba has been wonderful, because they live the truth of the people, in the midst of the difficult economic times they are going through, detailed the Presidency of the Republic on Twitter.
“We have witnessed the great strength of the Cuban people, how they resist and bring out the best of their creativity,” stressed the co-executive director of The People’s Forum.
Our commitment upon returning, he said, will not only be to raise our voice, but to organize a different political project in the United States, and we will always be by Cuba’s side.
Since April 24, one of the largest delegations to visit the country in decades has been in the Caribbean nation, with the aim of renewing the ties of solidarity between the people of Cuba and the United States despite the aggressive foreign policy of the president. American Joe Biden.
It is made up of young people who are visiting Cuba for the first time and others with a long history of solidarity and accompaniment towards the Cuban Revolution

Photo: Estudios Revolución

Photo: Estudios Revolución

Photo: Estudios Revolución

Photo: Estudios Revolución

Photo: Estudios Revolución

Photo: Estudios Revolución

Photo: Estudios Revolución

Workers of the world return to Havana’s Plaza de la Revolución
Solidarity activists and friends of the Revolution will join the Cuban people May 1, to celebrate International Workers’ Day with a march to the historic Havana plaza, the first since 2019, following two years of pandemic restrictions on public events

Author: Nuria Barbosa León | internet@granma.cu
april 26, 2022 10:04:07

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Solidarity activists and friends of the Revolution will join the Cuban people May 1, to celebrate International Workers’ Day, and will complete a full agenda including visits to workplaces, theoretical debates and the May Day march to Havana’s Plaza de la Revolución.

Ismael Drullet Pérez, a member of the Federation of Cuban Workers (CTC) Secretariat, described a series of activities planned for the more than 1,000 visitors, April 30 through May 2.

“The activities will be dedicated to the historical leader of the Revolution, Fidel Castro, as a great symbol of international solidarity, to the 64th anniversary of the Revolution and the birth of our National Hero José Martí,” the union leader reported, noting that our friends will be able to observe Cuba’s reality firsthand and see how our people are struggling against the United States blockade.

“The activities will begin on the 30th with visits to workplaces in sectors and branches of the Cuban economy that are the most representative of society, where they will learn about the blockade’s impact,” Drullet stated. “At every workplace, a union meeting will be held to express opinions about imperialist aggression,” he added. Neighborhood visits are scheduled April 30, where the visitors will be welcomed by Committees for the Defense of the Revolution and enjoy community artistic talent. The next day they will participate in the May Day march to José Martí Plaza de la Revolución, and May 2, a solidarity conference will be held at the Convention Center, where Political Bureau member and CTC general secretary Ulises Guilarte de Nacimiento will speak, and the impact of the blockade, in Cuba and beyond, discussed. Also included on the conference agenda are the consequences of the multidimensional global crisis, exacerbated by covid-19 and neoliberal policies; solidarity among the world’s peoples facing escalating aggression by the U.S. government and Western powers; slander campaigns directed against Cuba’s international medical collaboration programs; as well as peace and the sovereignty of peoples. The event will conclude with the approval of a Declaration of Solidarity with Cuba and proposals by participants on plans to join forces in the struggle against imperialism and the advancement of progressive change in the world.

May Day commemorations called in our living, united, victorious homeland
The Secretariat of the Federation of Cuban Workers (CTC) calls for the celebration of International Workers’ Day with virtual events and activities

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The convocation issued by the CTC Secretariat states, “The Federation of Cuban Workers and its national unions call on our people to celebrate International Workers’ Day, preceded by the historic days of the Communist Party of Cuba’s 8th Congress, which will be another resounding demonstration of our unwavering decision to advance the Revolution with the united efforts of all Cuban patriots. Its agreements will constitute a compass guiding the action of workers who continue to move forward in the implementation of the profound changes we have proposed, as part of the updating of the Economic and Social Model of Socialist Development.

“On this occasion, May Day commemorations will be held virtually, under the maxim of: Making Cuba, united…”

May Day 2017 celebrations announced
The Federation of Cuban Workers (CTC) and national trade unions calls on the Cuban people to mobilize to celebrate May Day, in a joyful environment of unity and commitment in the defense of socialism, under the banner of “Unity is our strength”
Author: Granma | internet@granma.cu
april 3, 2017 10:04:05

The Federation of Cuban Workers (CTC) and national trade unions has a issued a call on the Cuban people to mobilize to celebrate May Day, in a joyfyl environment of unity and commitment in the defense of socialism, under the banner of “Unity is our strength.”
There are many reasons for us to make this celebration of the global proletariat the greatest demonstration of support for our Revolution, Raúl and the Communist Party of Cuba, as well as a tribute to our historic leader, Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz. This will be an opportunity to reaffirm the sacred oath to fulfill his Concept of Revolution endorsed by our people.
We will dedicate this May Day to Cuban youth, who today, as never before, stand as the continuators of the work of those who, almost 60 years ago, changed the course of our homeland’s history to make Cuba a free and independent nation, an example of sovereignty, dignity and heroism for the world.

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