The general secretary of the Cuban Workers‘ Central (CTC in the Spanish acronym). Ulises Guilarte de Nacimiento, called for a broad day of national, popular and massive mobilization in greeting International Workers‘ Day.
At a press conference this Thursday to update on the activities included in the day of celebrations. Guilarte de Nacimiento, highlighted the importance of the date. 25 years after the proclamation of the concept of Revolution by Commander in Chief Fidel Castro Ruz. To return to the usual scenario after the difficulties of the current context forced the commemoration to be reformulated on previous occasions.
The secretary general of the CTC asserted that the country‘s top leadership is not oblivious to the tensions. In which the Cuban economy is operating and its impacts on society. Caused in large part by the intensification of the economic, commercial and financial blockade of the United States government.
He stressed, however, that there is the resistance and daily dignity of the working people as a factor of triumph. A;so to show once again to the world that in the face of adversity the majority response of Cubans is in unity around the revolutionary process. The leader clarified that the campaigns of the enemies of the largest of the Antilles to undermine and defame the popular support for the celebration are foreseeable.
The forceful mobilization of the workers is expected. Led by the Public Health sector, one of the most attacked in the attempt to reduce financing channels from the country and position a matrix of unfavorable opinion against one of the main conquests of the the Revolution.
From the communicative dimension, he stressed the strategic value of placing in the mass media life stories. And other audiovisual products and capsules that testify first-hand to the dedication of workers on all fronts. Main protagonists in the effort to get ahead with their own efforts. Under the slogan “For Cuba we create together,” we trust in the ability of the people to guarantee the broadest participation in the parades in squares, bateyes, towns, in all provinces and municipalities throughout the archipelago, he added.
At the conference, details were released about the International Meeting of Solidarity with Cuba to be held. During those days, where the presence of more than 700 representatives from the five continents is expected so far.
As part of the May Day celebrations, an extensive program of activities is formed that includes volunteer work days. Intergenerational meetings, sports matches and cultural moments, among other initiatives.
With information from Cubadebate / Translated by Aliani Rojas Fernández
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