CoDev invites Canadian working people and Cuba's allies, especially union members, to participate in the celebration of May Day in Havana, April 28 to May 4, 2025.

Thousands of workers and union delegations from around the world travel to Cuba to celebrate May Day, also known as International Workers' Day. This date commemorates the Haymarket Incident, during which police injured and killed workers advocating for the eight-hour workday. While an eight-hour shift is now the norm in many places, it is the result of the collective action of workers who fought for this right.

May Day is celebrated globally, but it holds special significance in Cuba, symbolizing not only labor rights but also the affirmation of the right to self-determination and independence. The principle of labor rights as basic human rights has come at a great cost, as Cuba has endured 60 years of a commercial embargo imposed by the U.S. that has isolated the country from essential goods.

Contact us if you want to learn more and be part of the world’s largest workers’ rights celebration, and show your solidarity for justice in Cuba. View or save the flyer below for more details including the estimated cost.