Busloads of 1070 protesters pour into Valley for demonstrations

PHOENIX - Hundreds of people representing more than 30 labor unions traveled to Phoenix from Los Angeles to be part of a protest against Arizona's new immigration law.

"It has been a rough trip but it is worth it," said Jose Ramirez, a member of the Laborers' International Union.

The group started gathering at Dodger Stadium in L.A. around 4 a.m. to make the trip to the Valley.

ABC15 rode along on one of the 11 buses as they arrived in Arizona.

"It is emotional, " said Floyd Glen-Lambert, with the Jewish Labor' Committee Union. "You see police and you don't know if they are there to protect you or if they are an adversary."

Others on the bus said they were both nervous and excited about being part of the protest.

A couple hours after arriving at St. Matthews Church, in Phoenix near 20th Avenue and Van Buren, the group marched to the Capitol to join the protest.

"As construction workers we are a unique breed and we will have our voices heard," said Ramirez.

The group wore badges around their necks with Miranda rights printed on them.

While the group primarily is attending the rally to show their opposition to 1070, they are also reaching out to Hispanics encouraging them to vote.