Another 'Day Without Immigrants' in Prince William
posted 6:53 am Wed October 10, 2007 - Manassas, Va.
A few businesses operated with smaller staffs or closed altogether, but there appeared to be a minimal effect on construction sites, restaurants and retail stores.
Some workers defied threats from their employers when they walked off the job. But other immigrant workers stayed on the job.
Board of County Supervisors Chairman Corey Stewart predicts the boycotts will have a minimal effect on the business economy.
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Information from: The Washington Post
Latest Comment on Another 'Day Without Immigrants' in Prince William
Nina
12:53 pm on 10/11/07
Why are legal Immigrants protesting? This makes no sense to me. They aren't the problem. The ones who sneak into the country and live outside the law (by being here illegally) that are the problem. Do it legally or go home.
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