On March 21, Workplace Project members joined hundreds of thousands of immigrants and supporters of immigrants rights in a march and rally for immigration reform and to protect the rights of immigrants. The marchers were demanding comprehensive immigration reform, an immediate moratorium for inhumane immigration raids, and an end to the criminalization of the immigrant community. Marchers brought signs saying ” President Obama, if you want my vote, keep your promises and sign an immigration reform bill” “Legalization is the solution” and others.
Speakers included prominent union leaders, such as Eliseo Medina of SEIU, television reporter Geraldo Rivera, and Congressman Luis Gutierrez (well recognized as a fierce advocate for immigrants). The President responded to the massive rally immediately, sending a surprise video to the marchers, which can be seen here.
