Over one thousand representatives of 162 trade unions, social movements and of solidarity with Cuba, from 62 countries will participate in the parade on May 1 in support of the social project started on the island in 1959.»
Cuba’s Workers Union (CTC for its Spanish acronym) convened its members and every Cuban worker to celebrate May Day with a massive parade. For Cubans, May Day equals joy and revolutionary confirmation.»
The Primero de Mayo International Brigade, comprised of activitists from 22 nations, arrives in Cuba on Monday to attend May Day celebrations. A bulletin issued by the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP) stated that this time, about 260 brigade members from 22 countries of the five continents will arrive in Havana.»
Solidarity activists from 16 countries will travel to Cuba to celebrate International Workers’ Day on May 1 as an expression of their support of the social revolutionary process that began in the Caribbean nation in 1959.»
The Cuban Workers’ Confederation (CTC) issued a call urging the Cuban people to participate in the International May Day commemoration, amid the update of the economic model in the country.»
By Xiomara Alsina For over two hours workers from the central Cuban province of Sancti Spiritus marched to ratify their support to the 6th Congress of the Cuban Communist Party. The commemoration was presided over by Misael Enamorado, member of the Central Committee Secretariat and Ernesto Guevara´s daughter Aleida.»
by Humberto Concepcion Toledo Some 140 000 workers and their relatives will parade this May Day in Sancti Spiritus. People will welcome the International Workers’ Day united and committed to fulfill what was agreed upon at the recent 6th Congress of the Cuban Communist Party.»
by Xiomara Alsina Martínez As the International Labor Day is approaching Sancti Spiritus workers, in central Cuba, prepare numerous activities to celebrate the date taking into account the social and economic achievements, the society developments and the defense tasks on each territory.»
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