Plans Outlined For Annual May Day Rally
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Members of the May First Coalition for Worker and Immigrant Rights gathered in Union Square Tuesday to encourage supporters to turn out for the annual rally.
Demonstrators say this year's event has added significance because it marks the end of President Barack Obama's first 100 days in office.
They say they want to see concrete changes to America's deportation and guest worker policies.
"President Obama has met with many immigrant rights organizations and he indicates that he wants very much to stop the raids, so we're gonna make sure he gets the message from New York City," said May Day Rally Coordinator Teresa Gutierrez.
"With a new administration that has promised fundamental change, or change that we can believe in, I think the immigrants are amongst those in the U.S. who are expecting a real change and that change is comprehensive immigration reform," said May Day Rally Coordinator Bernadette Elloria.
The city's rally will be held at noon on Friday, May 1st in Union Square.
Similar May Day rallies are expected across the city.