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Cuban workers' confederation calls for defense of socialism

Xinhua, April 3, 2017 Adjust font size:

Cuba's official workers' confederation, CTC, called on Monday for Cubans to turn out in force for International Workers'Day, on May 1st, in defense of socialism and to show support for the revolution and its leaders.

"The Workers' Confederation of Cuba (CTC) and its unions call on all Cubans to celebrate International Workers' Day, in an atmosphere of joy, unity and commitment in defense of our socialism, under the central motto of "Our strength is unity," read a statement published by the official newspaper "Granma."

The CTC also called on the people to defend the reforms promoted by President Raul Castro in order to "upgrade" the national economic model and elevate national productivity and efficiency.

"On this May Day, we will ratify the firm conviction that, through our own efforts and proven ability to fight and win, we will continue to carry out the process of updating the socio-economic model that...we have chosen with the goal of developing the country," added the official text.

The CTC also expressed Cuba's desire to support Venezuela and its leaders, as well as all leftist movements in Latin America, in their efforts to achieve a better world.

It will mark Cuba's first May Day celebration since U.S. President Donald Trump took office and shifted the open and positive stance that characterized his predecessor Barack Obama.

Last year, rallies in Cuba for International Workers' Day were attended by union representatives from over 60 countries. Enditem