It's called 'un dia sin inmigrantes.' Hispanic groups, anxious to demonstrate the economic importance of nonnatives to the US Congress, which is mulling immigration reform, urged people not to show up for school or work and not to open their businesses May 1. In at least two neighborhoods, one in Massachusetts and another in Maryland, the labor boycott was immediately apparent.
CLOSED:Stores on Meridian Street in East Boston were closed to mark the day. The neighborhood is home to many immigrants. JOHN NORDELL - STAFF See more photos
Pat Murphy hosts today's podcast with Monitor reporters from around the world.
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In today's podcast, we're concentrating on the reasons for rising consumer utility bills. Pat Murphy has a conversation with Monitor reporter Ron Scherer.
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