Hands Off Cuba - TUC Congress fringe meeting

Brighton Centre

Monday, 8 September 2025, 5:30pm

Hands Off Cuba! New threats from a second Trump presidency

Room 1d, Brighton Centre

Guest speakers
Ismara Mercedes Vargas Walter, Cuban Ambassador to UK
Fran Heathcote, General Secretary, PCS
Steve Gillan, POA
Kevin Courtney, Chair of CSC
Mariela Kohon, TUC
Micaela Tracey-Ramos, UNISON
Stuart Latham, Thompsons Solicitors
Chair: Sarah Woolley, General Secretary, BFAWU

Trump’s re-election signals a dangerous time for Cuba. The US blockade, now well into its seventh decade, is being tightened to unprecedented levels and the island is experiencing its worst economic crisis in decades with shortages in all areas of life.

The Cuba Vive appeal, with the support of the British trade union movement, has raised over £190,000 to send life-saving medical aid to Cuba to tackle these shortages.

Come along to hear how you can further support the appeal, hear first-hand reports from Cuba on the impact of the blockade and why international solidarity with the island is more important than ever.

TUC delegates and passholders only

Supported by Thompsons Solicitors

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