Did anyone else hear about Immigration picking up about 300 ppl yesterday?

As most of you know, I am an adult ESL teacher. Well, this morning I went into class and more than half of the class was missing. When I asked wher everyone was, a few students told me that Immigration paid some visits to a bunch of factories in the area (we are in Brentwood) and were even picking people up off the street. Supposedly News12 and one of the Spanish stations mentioned it last night.

I feel so bad for my students. They have been assured that they are safe in school (it seems that learning is okay, but working is not) but I must admit that I am nervous too. My job depends on these people. If I lose my students, I lose my job.

Also has anyone else heard about what is going to happen May 1st. Supposedly it is International Labor Day and my Hispanic students told me that they will be boycotting schools, work, and stores to show what this country would be like without them. Once again, I am worried for MY job since I teach them.

Any thoughts?

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I heard about May 1, but unfortunately one day won't make a difference.

You should watch a day without mexicans, it was pretty good.

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Was it a documentary?

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nope, more like a comedy.

I saw it on on Cinemax this weekend.

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I heard about the May 1st thing too, but I don't know if people are really serious about it.

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I know about May 1, but I was unaware of any actions last night. DH's restaurant will be out of commission without Mexicans.

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I can't find anything on new 12's website about immigration picking anybody up.....

ETA: nothing in on newsday.com either

Message edited 4/26/2006 3:11:42 PM.

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I think the May 1st strike will be very interesting to see. It saddens me because so many people choose to be in denial about the magnitude and the role illegal immigrants play in the economy. If the May ist strike does take place this country will lose BILLIONS of dollars in business.

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I heard this on the news as well that they did in New York but I didn't hear the details.

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I was at a Mexican quince(sp) 15th b-day you know? this weekend, they sounded serious and motivated

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Posted by LadyLainez

I think the May 1st strike will be very interesting to see. It saddens me because so many people choose to be in denial about the magnitude and the role illegal immigrants play in the economy. If the May ist strike does take place this country will lose BILLIONS of dollars in business.

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I say it all the time this country will come to a halt without them

sad but true

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There's a Spanish restaurant around the corner from our apartment that has a sign about being closed on May 1 in honor of its Latino workers. DH and I couldn't figure out the significance of May 1st. I wonder if the restaurant is closing to honor them or if it's afraid of workers not showing up.

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Posted by LFitzy79

Posted by LadyLainez

I think the May 1st strike will be very interesting to see. It saddens me because so many people choose to be in denial about the magnitude and the role illegal immigrants play in the economy. If the May ist strike does take place this country will lose BILLIONS of dollars in business.

I don't think this will have any more effect on the economy than those emails that suggest that everyone avoids buying gas on wednesdays. it's one day, I don't think it's enough to show the ramifications.

Re: Did anyone else hear about Immigration picking up about 300 ppl yesterday?

Posted by LFitzy79

Posted by LadyLainez

I think the May 1st strike will be very interesting to see. It saddens me because so many people choose to be in denial about the magnitude and the role illegal immigrants play in the economy. If the May ist strike does take place this country will lose BILLIONS of dollars in business.

I don't think this will have any more effect on the economy than those emails that suggest that everyone avoids buying gas on wednesdays. it's one day, I don't think it's enough to show the ramifications.

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I personally support them and May 1st.


I'm telling you guys watch A Day Without A Mexican

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Sorry but I'm happy to hear that they are doing something about illegal immigrants. I just wish it was more along the lines of making them legal and making them pay taxes.

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Posted by jana

Posted by LFitzy79

Posted by LadyLainez

I think the May 1st strike will be very interesting to see. It saddens me because so many people choose to be in denial about the magnitude and the role illegal immigrants play in the economy. If the May ist strike does take place this country will lose BILLIONS of dollars in business.

I don't think this will have any more effect on the economy than those emails that suggest that everyone avoids buying gas on wednesdays. it's one day, I don't think it's enough to show the ramifications.

I don't agree.
Ppl will continue to buy gas no matter what the $$ 'cause we're a lazy country and have convinced ourselves we need to get from point A to B with our big SUV's. I'm not making fun of anyone,I'm also guilty.

But,can you imagine if all the immigrants wouldn't come to work on May 1st??? I think we fail to really feel the impact of this,this streches way beyond just bus boys in restaurants.

I personally support them and May 1st.

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Posted by LFitzy79

Posted by jana

Posted by LFitzy79

Posted by LadyLainez

I think the May 1st strike will be very interesting to see. It saddens me because so many people choose to be in denial about the magnitude and the role illegal immigrants play in the economy. If the May ist strike does take place this country will lose BILLIONS of dollars in business.

I don't think this will have any more effect on the economy than those emails that suggest that everyone avoids buying gas on wednesdays. it's one day, I don't think it's enough to show the ramifications.

From what my students say, a lot of Hispanic Americans are doing it, too. Not just illegals.

I don't agree.
Ppl will continue to buy gas no matter what the $$ 'cause we're a lazy country and have convinced ourselves we need to get from point A to B with our big SUV's. I'm not making fun of anyone,I'm also guilty.

But,can you imagine if all the immigrants wouldn't come to work on May 1st??? I think we fail to really feel the impact of this,this streches way beyond just bus boys in restaurants.

I personally support them and May 1st.

Are we talking about illegal aliens or legally documented immigrants in addition? I really don't see how one day will do anything, I mean, everyone will be at work on may 2, making up for whatever the missed on may 1st. not to mention that for the most part the immigrant population is concentrated in a few main areas, not all throughout the united states.
I know it's not a possibility, but a week would demonstrate the impact more, you know what I mean?

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Posted by Juliet

Posted by LFitzy79

Posted by jana

Posted by LFitzy79

Posted by LadyLainez

I think the May 1st strike will be very interesting to see. It saddens me because so many people choose to be in denial about the magnitude and the role illegal immigrants play in the economy. If the May ist strike does take place this country will lose BILLIONS of dollars in business.

I don't think this will have any more effect on the economy than those emails that suggest that everyone avoids buying gas on wednesdays. it's one day, I don't think it's enough to show the ramifications.

From what my students say, a lot of Hispanic Americans are doing it, too. Not just illegals.

I don't agree.
Ppl will continue to buy gas no matter what the $$ 'cause we're a lazy country and have convinced ourselves we need to get from point A to B with our big SUV's. I'm not making fun of anyone,I'm also guilty.

But,can you imagine if all the immigrants wouldn't come to work on May 1st??? I think we fail to really feel the impact of this,this streches way beyond just bus boys in restaurants.

I personally support them and May 1st.

Are we talking about illegal aliens or legally documented immigrants in addition? I really don't see how one day will do anything, I mean, everyone will be at work on may 2, making up for whatever the missed on may 1st. not to mention that for the most part the immigrant population is concentrated in a few main areas, not all throughout the united states.
I know it's not a possibility, but a week would demonstrate the impact more, you know what I mean?

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