Thousands To Participate In "Day For Latino Dignity"

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Protesters say they will neither spend money nor report to work Friday. An estimated 800,000 Hispanics are expected to take part in Georgia's "Day For Latino Dignity."

Organizers passed out flyers at businesses across the metro area Thursday, pushing other Hispanic workers to take part in the protest. At least 13 supermarkets, dozens of restaurants, and even banks will likely be affected by the work stoppage. Latino community leaders, some from out of state, decided on the idea at a Thursday night meeting.

The day is set aside to protest Senate Bill 529, sponsored by state Senator Chip Rogers (R-Woodstock). Senate Bill 529 would, in part, force state and local government contractors to verify the legal status of their employees.

Some employers have contacted Channel 2 Action News to say if their employees do not show up Friday, they may be out of a job.

[WilmywoodNCparalegal]

1. The law already requires employers to verify

lawful employment status through the completion of the I-9. Of course, many people use false documents, but still I think that this law is redundant.

[Whoa_Nelly]

2. On CNN now Students in Los Angeles doing a walk-out

[High Plains]

3. Thousands marching in Phoenix right now

A couple hundred thousand in Chicago last week, tens of thousands in Milwaukee, and more to come.

Viva la raza.