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Labor movement begins to reassess its approach to Cuba relations

October 3, 2017 By Emile Schepers

The Washington State Labor Council of the AFL-CIO called for an end to the U.S. economic blockade and travel restrictions on that country.

Trump likely to close Cuba doors that Obama opened

June 5, 2017 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

In a June 1 front page story the New York Times suggests that the Trump administration will be alleging Cuban human rights abuses to justify this return to the past.

Congress needs pressure from working people to end Cuba blockade

March 29, 2017 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

A distracted public remains unmoved by forthright, sustained protest against U.S. policies toward Cuba precisely because such protest simply doesn’t exist.

Why the U.S. economic blockade against Cuba continues

January 27, 2017 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

Secretary of State-designate Rex Tillerson has indicated he will advise President Trump to veto legislation ending the U. S. economic blockade against Cuba.

Cuba’s report on U.S. blockade speaks for justice

October 14, 2016 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

The U. S. blockade has existed for 54 years. Yet its end remains a dream.