Alabama's Latino Community Urges Spanish Speakers to Miss Work

A Spanish-language radio station in metro Birmingham is helping promote the campaign. It’s telling fans on its Facebook page to stage a labor strike to show that Hispanics are an important part of Alabama’s economy.

Take the day off – to protest the harsh laws targeting undocumented immigrants in Alabama.

That’s what some in the state’s Latino community are encouraging Spanish-speaking residents to do, all to counter Alabama’s efforts to fight against illegal immigration.

Facebook users have formed groups and events urging people to skip work on Wednesday and Thursday. They’re also asking people to only shop at businesses that are part of the Hispanic community. Hundreds have said they’re participating.

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