People did not go to work. People did not shop, did not participate actively in the economy. It was significant.

We’re pleased that the state is finally enforcing the terms of this agreement. It’s been a long time coming. Global has violated a number of state laws, and we think this is an appropriate action.

On one hand we want cheap food, cheap labor – then we refuse to give them a way to be here legally.

We have had large marches before, and these were some of the biggest, but never before have we seen such participation in the Latino community in an economic boycott.