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
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