‘No Amazon, No Walmart.’ Protest calling for ‘economic blackout’ has some celebrity support
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‘No Amazon, No Walmart.’ Protest calling for ‘economic blackout’ has some celebrity support

LA Times  

FIGat7th open-air shopping mall in the financial district of downtown Los Angeles in 2020. A grassroots group is calling for a 24-hour “economic blackout,” and urging people not to shop at major retailers Friday as a form of protest against corporations, politicians and banks — and the social media-driven campaign has gained traction among several celebrities. “No Amazon, No Walmart, No Best Buy,” the group, the People’s Union, states on its website. Last week, singer and actress Bette Midler also shared an image encouraging the blackout on her Instagram account, “Don’t shop!” she wrote in the post. “And if you have to, please turn to a local small business!” Author Stephen King also showed support for the protest.

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Amazon boycott: The ‘economic blackout’ movement shifts to e-commerce giant Friday
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Amazon boycott: The ‘economic blackout’ movement shifts to e-commerce giant Friday

CNN  

New York CNN — A grassroots movement’s call for Americans not to shop at major chains for 24 hours in an “economic blackout” last week went viral — and now, its organizer is launching a weeklong boycott against Amazon that starts Friday. John Schwarz, the 57-year-old founder of The People’s Union USA, is calling on Americans to boycott Amazon and …

Economic blackout: Will a 24-hour boycott make a difference?
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Economic blackout: Will a 24-hour boycott make a difference?

Deccan Chronicle  

An “economic blackout” promoted on social media was underway Friday but with no clear indication of how many people took part or whether national retailers and restaurant chains noticed any effect from the grassroots protest. “If you get 5% or 10% of the people that don’t shop, that could happen on any given day because of the rain.” Other groups …

Economic blackout: Did Americans stop spending for a day?
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Economic blackout: Did Americans stop spending for a day?

India Today  

NEW YORK: An “economic blackout” promoted on social media was underway Friday but with no clear indication of how many people took part or whether national retailers and restaurant chains noticed any effect from the grassroots protest. “If you get 5% or 10% of the people that don’t shop, that could happen on any given day because of the rain.” …

Friday's No-Shopping 'Economic Blackout' Is Everywhere Online — And Experts Have Thoughts
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Friday's No-Shopping 'Economic Blackout' Is Everywhere Online — And Experts Have Thoughts

Huff Post  

Yurou Guan via Getty Images Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy are among the brands being targeted by this upcoming one-day shopping boycott. “No Amazon, Walmart, Target, fast food,” and “Buy only essential from small, local businesses,” two popular Instagram posts about the boycott advise. The Friday, one-day “economic blackout” is being organized by the nonpartisan People’s Union USA group that meditation …

What is the February 28 consumer economic blackout in the US?
1 month ago

What is the February 28 consumer economic blackout in the US?

Live Mint  

A grassroots movement called The People's Union USA is calling for a nationwide consumer boycott on February 28, urging Americans to halt all purchases for 24 hours in protest of rising prices and corporate practices. The "Feb 28 Economic Blackout" has been gaining traction on social media, with calls to avoid spending at major retailers and fast-food chains. The call …

Amazon workers stage walkouts, protests on Black Friday
2 years, 4 months ago

Amazon workers stage walkouts, protests on Black Friday

Al Jazeera  

Employees across the globe demand Amazon pay better wages and improve working conditions. Amazon workers in Leipzig, Germany on strike with their union @_verdi to #MakeAmazonPay pic.twitter.com/tFM83YA2Sc — Progressive International November 24, 2022 A spokesperson for Amazon in Germany said the company “offers great pay, benefits and development opportunities – all in an attractive working environment”. Because the costs have …

Amazon workers stage protest as Prime Day kicks off
5 years, 8 months ago

Amazon workers stage protest as Prime Day kicks off

India TV News  

Amazon workers and activists took to the streets as the retail giant's biggest sales event of the year, Prime Day, kicked off. Also, read:Google listens to your confidential conversations: Reasons why big techs can't be trusted The biggest employee-led demonstration happened in Shakopee, Minnesota, where Amazon warehouse workers were protesting, TechCrunch reported on Monday. Protests against the retail giant are …

Nationwide protests against Wal-Mart across US
12 years, 4 months ago

Nationwide protests against Wal-Mart across US

India TV News  

Portland, Oregon, Nov 24 : Wal-Mart workers and supporters marched in protest at a number of stores across America on Thursday and Friday, blasting the wages, benefits and treatment of employees of the world's largest retailer. The efforts seemed to do little to keep shoppers away, though -- Wal-Mart said it was its best post-Thanksgiving sale Friday ever.In Paramount, California, …

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