TUC Congress 2023 - fringe event

Liverpool

Monday, 11 September 2023, 5:45pm

Cuba under blockade: Fighting sanctions and building solidarity

Room 11b, Liverpool ACC

Bárbara Montalvo Álvarez – Cuban Ambassador to the UK
Kevin Courtney – Chair of Cuba Solidarity Campaign
Simon Dubbins – Head of International, Unite the Union
Alex Gordon – President, RMT
Gawain Little – General Secretary, GFTU
Lisa Osborne – Thompsons Solicitors
Chair: Sarah Woolley – General Secretary, BFAWU
Plus guests

Cuba is facing unprecedented shortages due an inhumane 61 year old US blockade, exacerbated by the world economic crisis. In addition, its inclusion on the US government’s spurious ‘State Sponsors of Terrorism’ has further strangled economic development and access to resources.

Hear how Cubans are resisting despite current difficulties, as well as practical measures that the trade union movement can take to help and demonstrate their solidarity.

Supported by Thompsons Solicitors.

Conference pass needed to attend this fringe as it is inside the delegates zone.

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