Cuba at 50

Marking the anniversary of the Cuban revolution next year, UNISON’s Scottish Council congratulated the Cuban people on their achievements.

East Ayrshire’s Arthur West said: “Despite a vicious US blockade which has lasted over 40 years, Cuba has achieved remarkable developments in public services such as health and education.

“It also has a splendid record in providing emergency and humanitarian aid around the world,” with 37,000 health professionals working free in 79 countries.

UNISON will encourage branches to join Cuba Solidarity, lay on a Cuba event at the STUC and continue to publicise the US blockade.

Arthur called for the freeing of the ‘Miami 5’, Cuban trade unionists arrested by the FBI in 1998 while trying to expose a US-based group responsible for terrorist attacks in Cuba.

Arthur also urged members to holiday in Cuba. And while at home, remember Havana Club is genuinely Cuban. Bacardi is not

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