Proclamation of ESNA commemoration on May 1
The Our America Union Meeting (ESNA by its Spanish acronym) emerged in 2008 as part of a call to build unity during a time of significant popular mobilization throughout Nuestra América for emancipation against neoliberalism and capitalism. It was this time of change and popular organization that motivated the aggressive counteroffensive from Yankee imperialism’s dominant power bloc. It was a time characterized by significant struggles for unity taken up by an immense number of Central Trade Union, progressive unions, associations, and social movements. It was a unity that recognized our diversity, and was recognized as a fundamental principle for understanding the political changes that have occurred in our region. We will have to study this period in depth to draw conclusions and build a new popular offensive, as unique struggles are yet to be waged throughout Our America.