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It originated as the Confederación de Trabajadores de Cuba (Confederation of Cuban Workers) in 1939 and changed its name to the Central Union of Cuban Workers in 1961. [ 1 ] The CTC unites 19 sectoral unions, organised in more than 81,000 workplaces, with elected municipal, provincial and national committees for each union, with all Cuban ...
Confederación Nacional Obrera de Cuba (National Workers Confederation of Cuba) was a Cuban trade union confederation. It was founded in Camagüey in the 1920s by Alfredo López. CNOC led several labour struggles during its existence, such as the general strike during Machado's government in 1933.
National motto "Patria o Muerte" Translated in English as "Homeland or Death" National currency: Cuban peso: The Cuban peso is the only currency used in Cuba effective November 2020. Previously there were two currencies, the other being convertible peso. State workers generally receive their wages in Cuban pesos (CUP).
Propaganda poster bearing the motto. Patria o Muerte, Venceremos is an official national motto of Cuba, adopted in 1960.. The origin of the motto was derived from a speech by revolutionary leader Fidel Castro to commemorate the workers and soldiers who died in the La Coubre explosion on March 5, 1960 at the harbour in Havana. [1]
The 2024 Miss Universe costume contest took place on Thursday. The boldest looks included feathered backpieces, sparkly details, and daring cutouts. The wildest national costumes from the 73rd ...
Cuba's government plans to lay off nearly 500,000 workers in the biggest economic changes the country has seen in decades. Cuban officials including Raul Castro have warned for years that the ...
The rest are nominated by mass organisations. These are Workers' Central Union of Cuba, Federation of Cuban Women, National Association of Small Farmers, Federation of University Students, Federation of Pre-University Students and Committees for the Defense of the Revolution. To propose candidates for elections each of the six mass ...
In Cuba, opposition leader and artist Yunior García said they're holding a protest on Nov. 14 despite the government's warnings against it. 'We know terrible things can happen': Cuba opposition ...