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This article shows a synthetic point of view about the general characteristics of the labour and social political model, applied in the Cuban socialist transition. It evalua-tes the achievements (wide social inclusion, high occupation, low unemployment), as well as, the weakness related with the above mentioned model, mainly the salary low capacities to satisfies the worker basic necessities. The current economical reform and their potential to overcome this problem are described. ; El artículo ofrece un panorama sintético de las características generales del modelo de política social y laboral puesto en práctica en la transición socialista cubana y valora sus logros (amplia inclusión social, altas tasas de ocupación, bajo desempleo), así como, sus debilidades, principalmente las vinculadas a la baja capacidad de los ingresos salariales de los trabajadores para satisfacer las necesidades básicas. Describe la actual etapa de reforma económica y su potencial esperado con el fin de superar o no, estos problemas.

Prieto looks at Cuba's economic reform as an "experiment in socioeconomic change." Considered are Cuba's tradition of participation-oriented social structural analysis, its place in the context of global economic transformation, & the potential of social restructuring. The ongoing influence of Soviet thinking is noted. Ways in which socialism has adapted & continues to adapt to issues of property, class, socioeconomic differentiation, & private production are considered. It is asserted that Cuba reflects Latin American culture & economics. A list of pertinent factors includes the rising power of landowners, cuts in wages, production decline, sexual segregation, & the increased significance of small & medium-sized firms. There is assessment of reform & social/structural change as well as an outline of trends including new class formations, divisions among workers, reordering of agricultural production, & promotion of professional diversification. 18 References. M. C. Leary