Matanzas CTC Recognizes Tourism Union Leaders (+photos).

As a reward for the historic performance of true leaders, the Central Workers’ Union of Cuba (CTC) in the western province of Matanzas honored union leaders from various entities of the Ministry of Tourism (MINTUR).

Teresita, from Villa Cuba, receives her trophy from Osmar Ramírez. Photo: Courtesy of the CTC.

These are representatives of work collectives at the grassroots level, precisely where union activity takes place, stated Osmar Ramírez Ramírez, general secretary of the CTC’s provincial committee, convinced of the value of these men and women who are first admired in their own workplaces.

Ramírez praised those who are an example for young people currently in training or who hold positions in the executive offices of the bureaus, which is why it was decided to award them the 87th anniversary trophy of the founding of the CTC, instituted only once to honor outstanding performances, assured Teresa Montelier, a member of the CTC Secretariat in Matanzas.

Among those recognized are Teresita Roosburgh Sotolongo, from the Villa Cuba hotel, Jesús Maden, from the Roc Arenas Doradas, and Estrella Sánchez, from the Meliá Las Antillas, three active founders of the National Union of Hotel and Tourism Workers (SNTHT), established on October 28th, 1995.

Arnaldo Díaz Hiedra, secretary of the union bureau at the iconic Sol Palmeras hotel, is a prominent figure in a group that already includes young talents such as Yahíma Ortega, from Starfish Varadero, and Alejandro Ríos, from Meliá Internacional Varadero, both of whom are products of the mentorship of many of the award recipients.

Estrella (center) receives her award from Governor Marieta Poey and Osmar. Photo: Courtesy of the CTC.

Teresita expressed her gratitude on behalf of the members of Villa Cuba, thanking them for their contributions to the nation and their union dues since January, a duty they always honor in celebration of March 4th, Hotel and Tourism Workers’ Day, and the victory at Playa Girón, which took place on April 19th, 1961.

Alejandro, from the Meliá Internacional Varadero hotel. Photo: Courtesy of the CTC.

Among the honored leaders was Arnaldo, who will be attending a CTC congress for the seventh time. This is the most important gathering of the Cuban workforce, and its 22nd edition is scheduled to take place in the first half of this year.

Arnaldo Díaz, the Congress man, from Sol Palmeras. Photo: Courtesy of the CTC.

The trophy was awarded following a productive work contribution in areas of the Vladimir I. Lenin company, in the municipality of Jovellanos.