Solidarity – Page 102 – People's World

British trade unionists come out for Cuba and the Cuban Five

September 21, 2011 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

From the vantage point of Cuban solidarity activists in the U.S., U.K. trade unionists deserve special credit because they've taken the lead in speaking out for the Cuba Five in Britain.

Mexican electrical workers score victory after Independence Day standoff

September 19, 2011 By Emile Schepers

The Mexican Electrical Workers' Union scored a victory last week when the government agreed to recognize its leadership and release frozen union funds.

L.A. labor event backs justice for Cuban 5

August 23, 2011 By Special to People’s World

More than 200 workers, labor leaders and community activists came together at the United Service Workers West (SEIU) Hall to participate in an event in solidarity with the Cuban 5.

Cuban Five prisoner Gerardo Hernandez demands justice

August 16, 2011 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

Persecution of the "Cuban Five" continues - they are victimized presumably as proxies for an unvanquished revolution.

Cuba Caravan challenges blockade, returns to the United States

August 8, 2011 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

A year of work for organizers, and a month on the road for many participants, culminated on August 1 when the 22nd Pastors for Peace Friendshipment Caravan returned from Cuba, passing that day from Mexico into...