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 including Hurricane Mellisa which tore through Cuba’s eastern region last October.
Following recent US military action against Venezuela and public threats directed at other sovereign nations, President Trump has declared that Cuba is ‘next’. The country now faces unprecedented threats to its sovereignty, security and right to self-determination.
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.
End the siege on Cuba – Ask your MP to sign EDM 2739
Early Day Motion (EDM) 2739 calls on the British Government to oppose President Trump’s new executive order and sanctions which are causing widespread hardship to the Cuban people.
More than 100 MPs have so far signed the EDM, which calls on the the UK Government to uphold international law and oppose Trump’s sanctions against Cuba.
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 and US sanctions.
Cuba Vive is a medical aid appeal to send life-saving medicines, surgical supplies and other vital medical aid to Cuba. As of March 2026, the appeal has raised over £280,000 to deliver urgent medical supplies.
With shortages worsening and fuel restrictions affecting both food distribution and healthcare services, Cuba Vive has expanded to include emergency food aid alongside medical supplies.
No to intervention in Cuba and Latin America
Any attack against Cuba would be a violation of international law, the UN Charter and undermine regional peace and stability.
More than 100 British MPs and numerous public figures have endorsed a call for peace, sovereignty and social justice across Latin America.
Add your name to the Call for Peace and Sovereignty and stand against war and intervention.