Join the US-Cuba May Day Labor Delegation 2024
Joining the labor delegation was a valuable experience. It provided an open exchange with union fighters from Cuba and around the world, opportunities to learn about popular democracy and to stand in solidarity with union members who are fighting to defend their country against interference from the U.S. government.”
“I strongly encourage other workers and union members to consider joining a labor delegation to Cuba.”
Mike Vera, Business Agent, Inlandboatman’s Union of the Pacific,
Southern California Region
US-Cuba labor solidarity network supports normalized relations with Cuba and building solidarity with Cuban trade unions. Consider joining one of the May Day labor delegations to Cuba:
- Building Relations with Cuban Labor
Dates of travel: 4/27-5/4. (arrival & departure) *possible 4-day excursion to Santiago, at the end
Highlights- meetings with trade union federation, women’s organization, talk on race, visits to multiple museums and old Havana, visit to neighborhood, participation in May Day parade, International Solidarity meeting, 5/2.
Full itinerary– buildingrelationswithcubanlabor.org
Cost: $1975 + air (pricing is reduced, based on numbers joining delegation).
Price includes lodging, 2 meals/day, transportation to/from airport, translation/guides.
$500 scholarship available
Contact: Nancy Yamada or Bill Camp – buildingrelationswithcubanlabor.org
- LA Hands Off Cuba youth and trade union activists
Dates of travel: Pasantia/CTC union internship– 4/21- 5/3 (arrival/departure)
Short stay– 4/28- 5/3 (arrival/departure). (4/27 arrival option)
Highlights: Internship includes meetings with Cuban and International trade unionists. Both options include participation in May Day Parade, International Solidarity meeting 5/2, tour a factory, translation/guides.
Cost: Pasantia/internship- $500 + air/visa, Includes lodging, food, transport to/from airport and to meetings.
Short stay-$250 + air/visa. Includes lodging, food, and transport to meetings.
Lodging: CTC hotel (during internship), Hotel Rocinante (central Havana after internship)
Contact: Mark Friedman, LA.US.Handsoffcuba@gmail.com
Basics if you are interested in joining any of the delegations.
Passport must be valid for 6 months after date of return.
Licensed travel: both delegations are licensed, refer to delegation organizers for more information.
Visa required; delegation organizers work with Marazul Travel to obtain, cost $75.
Airfare from most US cities with advanced purchase is $400 to $500. Best options with American Airlines connecting through Miami.
Contact info: uscubalaborsolidarity@gmail.com Local contact:
