May 1st is for all immigrant families

Immigrants contribute $240 billion to our Gross National Product every year, including contributing $7 billion in Social Security annually. They contribute to the U.S. economy $25 billion more than they receive in healthcare and other social services. The anti-immigrant politicians and hatemongers say, 'immigrants are a drain on society.' It's time to prove them wrong. It's time to make our voices heard, in support of immigrants and in support of immigration. If you are a native American you can ignore this fight or tell us all to leave.

Today May 1st is a day to celebrate immigration and all of those who came to America. Wear a white shirt and don't spend money. If possible don't work.

ADDED - Early reports from the Houston Chronicle, KPRC Channel Two and KHOU 11 News. HoustonIndyMedia photos.

MAY 1
A DAY WITHOUT AN IMMIGRANT
AN ACT OF CONSCIENCE

Place: MEMORIAL PARK
7300 Memorial Dr and Picnic Lane

Time: 11:00 AM

What: Rally / Gathering

Activities:
•Testimonies of Immigrants
•Workshops of Civic Participation
•Voter Registration
•Letter Writing Campaign to Petition for Permanent Residency
•Each person takes their food, water and soft drinks for a Day of Festivities in the park.

What we want:
•We all support just treatment for immigrants, their dignity and rights.
•We all support comprehensive immigration reform, especially permanent residency for all who need this protection.
•We all reject the criminalization of immigrants and those who associate/assist them.

The manner to show support on May 1:

•Place a WHITE RIBBON, AMERICAN FLAG AND THE PHRASE “IN GOD WE TRUST” on all cars, motor vehicles, homes, businesses, agencies and worksites (if granted permission).

•No buying or selling on that day. Especially the purchase of gasoline or any other product. Close your business on that day.

•Do not work. Ask for permission or let your boss know of your absence. Do not risk your job since the law permits the employer the absolute decision to fire anyone without a reason. Because of this, be sure of your decision to leave work without permission as the law supports your employer decision and no one can change that.

•Being absent from your routine activities and their consequences are considerations each individual must make and so, to participate on this day is a conscious decision of each individual. Nonetheless, as we have described above, there are many ways to show support without running risks.

Tags: immigration, immigrants, May 1, May Day, Houston