TUC Congress Fringe meeting

Monday, 9 September 2024, 5:45pm

END THE BLOCKADE ON HEALTH

Room 1a, Brighton Centre

Guest speakers
Ismara Mercedes Vargas Walter, Cuban Ambassador to UK
Dave Ward, General Secretary, CWU
Fran Heathcote, General Secretary, PCS
Barbara Plant, President, GMB
Riccardo La Torre, National Officer, FBU
Kevin Courtney, Chair of CSC
Alex Tarrier, Thompsons Solicitors
Chair: Sarah Woolley, General Secretary, BFAWU

US sanctions are depriving 11 million Cubans of vital medicines.
Cuba’s world-renowned achievements in healthcare are under threat from the brutal 62-year US blockade.
The island’s dedicated health professionals struggle with limited resources. 243 extra sanctions imposed by the Trump administration remain largely in place under Biden. From syringes to antibiotics and paracetamol to sutures – unprecedented shortages in medicines and surgical supplies are costing lives.
Come to this fringe to hear how CSC and 14 national unions and regions have raised over £90,000 for medical aid and what you can do to help break the blockade on health.

TUC delegates and passholders only

Supported by Thompsons Solicitors