Canadian Union of Postal Workers
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) stands in solidarity with the Cuban people and the international trade union movement in unequivocally condemning the U.S. government fuel blockade of Cuba.
This is a blatant and unjustifiable assault on the Cuban people, who are entitled to dignity, self-determination, and freedom. It represents a clear violation of international law, the United Nations Charter, and Cuba's sovereignty.
The U.S. government's escalating threats of economic and military aggression toward Canada, Greenland, and numerous countries across Latin America, along with its continued aggression against Cuba, are undermining global peace, destabilizing international relations, and eroding multilateral cooperation.
This fuel blockade is not only an act of economic coercion, but also a form of collective punishment that places the health, safety, and survival of the Cuban population at risk. Such measures are inhumane, unlawful, and indefensible.
CUPW firmly believes that the future of every nation, including Cuba, must be decided by its own people, through peaceful and democratic means, free from foreign interference, coercion, or imposed agendas.
CUPW demands that the Government of Canada call on the U.S. Government to stop the blockade and to reaffirm that the UN Charter must apply equally to all member states, without exception.
CUPW urges the Government of Canada to condemn these violations and reject collective punishment of civilian populations, and all forms of economic warfare and political coercion. The Government of Canada must also provide immediate humanitarian assistance to Cuba, free from political conditions or coercion.
This article was published in
Volume 56 Number 4 - February 13, 2026
Article Link:
https://cpcml.ca/TML2026/Articles/T5600416.HTM
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