Thread: L.A. Janitors to march against AL. immigration law

Janitors to march against Alabama immigration law

March 8, 2012 | 10:12am

Janitors and their supporters will march in downtown Los Angeles on Thursday afternoon to protest efforts in Alabama to restrict illegal immigration.

The march is one of many events this week, including an Alabama march from Selma to Montgomery, organized by Latino and African American activists calling for the repeal of HB 56, the Alabama law that seeks to crack down on illegal immigration.

The union that organized the march -- Service Employees International Union United Service Workers West -- represents predominantly Latino immigrant workers. It is in the middle of contract negotiations with a current agreement set to expire at the end of April.

The march will begin at noon at 5th and Flower streets and head through downtown to the Federal Building, organizers said.

"Our organization, SEIU, is front and center on this issue of immigration," said Vice President David Huerta. "We need to corral our voices, to stand against what’s happening in Alabama, which right now is creating fear and intimidation of the immigrant community."

The union represents tens of thousands of workers statewide, including many in the Los Angeles area.

Janitors to march against Alabama immigration law - latimes.com

And I'll just bet that Alabama legislators will be lined up in LA to hear their complaints. Can't make this stuff up.

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"We need to corral our voices, to stand against what’s happening in Alabama, which right now is creating fear and intimidation of the immigrant community."

Creating fear and intimidation in the immigrant or illegal immigrant community? Legal immigrants have nothing to worry about. If we are creating fear and intimidation for illegals, well, we should.

Originally Posted by ReggieMay

And I'll just bet that Alabama legislators will be lined up in LA to hear their complaints. Can't make this stuff up.

Anything to get some news coverage. Alabama is a right to work state and the SEIU can go pound sand and march in California till the cows come home.

Janitors and their supporters will march in downtown Los Angeles on Thursday afternoon to protest efforts in Alabama to restrict illegal immigration.

LMFAO. Yes, Im sure those illegals in AL will "really" appreciate this!

So how did the march go? Briefly looked for any news but haven't found any yet.

Originally Posted by Jean

So how did the march go? Briefly looked for any news but haven't found any yet.

I tried L.A. TIMES and KTLA tv news and can't find any coverage of it.

Thanks JohnDoe2. Maybe it was a bust but wouldn't think so if the SEIU is behind it.