The NEU is clear that the illegal U.S. blockade of Cuba must be lifted. We work in solidarity with our sister union, SNTECD (Cuba’s National Union of Education, Science and Sport Workers) and the UK-based Cuba Solidarity Campaign (CSC).
Background
Cuba invests more in health and education than any other Latin American country, and for decades, its people have enjoyed health and education provision comparable to many developed countries.
Yet, despite these considerable achievements, Cuba continues to face an extreme economic blockade which affects nearly every aspect of life on the small Caribbean Island. It is also a developing country still emerging from the COVID pandemic and recent hurricanes and other natural hazards.
Solidarity actions
Support the Cuba Solidarity Campaign
The NEU works closely with the Cuba Solidarity Campaign, and we encourage all districts to affiliate with the campaign. This is a vital way to support CSC’s work and build solidarity links with the people of Cuba.
Check whether your district is already affiliated here. If not, download an affiliation form here.
Donate to the Cuba Vive – Medical aid appeal
Help break the blockade on health. Support and donate to the Cuba Vive appeal
Cuba’s commitment to health as a human right has helped the country achieve a world-renowned health service. Yet today, these achievements are under threat from the blockade.
Cuba Vive is a medical aid appeal to send life-saving medicines, surgical supplies and other vital medical aid to Cuba. The appeal sends medical aid throughout the year, with £180,000 of equipment sent so far.
Support Hurricane Mellisa relief efforts
Hurricane Mellisa caused widespread devastation when it tore through Cuba’s eastern region, including its second city Santiago de Cuba, causing damage to over 45,000 homes, 1,500 schools and 500 medical facilities.
In response CSC have launched a Hurricane Melissa relief appeal. 100% of all donations (excluding card processing fees) will support vital relief work in Cuba.
#OFFTHELIST - Take action to remove Cuba from the U.S. ‘State Sponsors of Terrorism’ list today
Write to the U.S. ambassador in the UK to demand that the U.S. government remove Cuba from its State Sponsors of Terrorism list and end the inhumane blockade - use CSC’s template letter
One of Trump’s first actions in office was to return Cuba to the list of ‘State Sponsors of Terrorism’ (SSOT). Not only is the inclusion on the SSOT list unjust, but it has a devastating effect on the lives of the Cuban people. It prevents Cuba from using international banking systems and makes it increasingly difficult to acquire necessities such as fuel, food, medicines and hygiene products.
Register for the Latin America Conference 2026
Date: Saturday 7th February, 10am – 5pm
Venue: Hamilton House, Mabledon Place, London WC1H 9BB.
The 20th annual Latin America Conference is the biggest event of its kind in Europe bringing together experts, academics, trade unionists, politicians & and activists from Britain, Europe & Latin America. The day will also feature films from the region, a salsa class & stalls.
Tickets are selling fast - grab yours here.
