Although Monday's weather forecast has determined to postpone the mobilizations organized in the main squares of the country's municipalities, Cuban workers are celebrating International Workers' Day with several activities.
Havana, Cuba.- The heavy rains recorded in the country’s different regions on Sunday and the possibility of heavy rains also this Monday made the Cuban Workers Federation (CTC) decide to postpone these mobilizations for May 5.
Nevertheless, in those places where weather conditions permit, the cultural and festive activities prepared for the date will take place.
May Day celebration had a different nuance this year as the country is amid an acute fuel supply crisis; the CTC decided not to hold large rallies, such as the usual ones in the Havana municipality of Plaza de la Revolución.
However, activities such as voluntary work, agricultural mobilizations, decoration and recognition awards, and meetings with representatives of the international workers’ movement visiting Cuba were maintained.
More than 1,000 foreign guests are in Cuba to participate in the program organized for International Workers’ Day. Since April 26, they have participated in theoretical meetings, talks with Cuban workers, and visits to workplaces and neighborhoods in transition.
The International Meeting of Solidarity with Cuba and Anti-imperialism 200 Years after the Monroe Doctrine is scheduled for Tuesday, May 2.
The CTC is already preparing for the May 5 parades, as, according to Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, the celebration has not been canceled but postponed, and everyone continues the call to “put hands and hearts to the homeland.”
THOUSANDS OF CUBANS CARRY OUT A TWITTER EVENT TO CELEBRATE MAYDAY
Thousands of Cubans carry out a Twitter event this Monday to celebrate International Workers' Day under the leadership of the trade union movement.
The Cuban Workers Confederation (CTC) and its affiliate unions call for a national messaging action through Twitter to celebrate the date, using the hashtags #ALaPatriaManosYCorazón, #1Mayo, and #Cuba, between 8:00 hours and noon, local time.
According to the call, the leading accounts will be those of the CTC and its Secretary General, @CubaCentral and @UlisesGuilarte, respectively, to send a clear message to the world of unity and resistance in the face of the economic crisis and the US hostile imperialist policies.
Although the march in squares and massive workers’ rallies have been postponed for Friday, May 5, due to weather conditions, the trade union organization invites all Cubans to show their support for the Revolution and condemn the unjust US blockade against the Caribbean nation.
DÍAZ-CANEL GREETS CUBAN WORKERS ON THEIR DAY
President Miguel Díaz-Canel on Monday greeted Cuba's workers on International Workers' Day and urged them to celebrate it by contributing to the well-being of the homeland.
“Let’s put #ALaPatriaManosYCorazón, there is always noble and useful work to be done for Cuba,” the president wrote on his Twitter account, saying that the date will be celebrated on May 5. (PL)
