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Boycotts are powerful tools to catch the attention of business and corporations that consumers are unhappy with their products or sales.
The organization behind the Feb. 28 economic blackout, The People’s Union USA, is calling on consumers to boycott Amazon and its companies Zappos, Ring, Whole Foods, Twitch, and Prime Video, from March 7- 14.
“I know this one will be hard for people to do, heck even I shop a lot from Amazon,” John Schwarz, president of The People’s Union, a grass-roots organization, said on Instagram. “But boycotting them for one week will be one of the strongest messages we can send.”
Employees will be protected because it’s only a one week boycott, so no one will miss a paycheck, Schwarz said, adding “Hopefully, we will give them a slower week, while teaching Jeff Bezos, who is actually in charge.”
Other boycotts include:
- Nestle – March 21-28
- Walmart – April 7–13 and May 20-26
- Second economic blackout – April 18
- General Mills – April 21-28
- Second Amazon blackout – May 6-12
- Target – June 3-9
- McDonald’s – June 24-30
- Independence Day boycott – July 4
On March 5, a 40-day Target boycott was launched. Atlanta Pastor Jamal Bryant is leading the boycott, which encourages shoppers to not buy anything from Target during Lent, 40 days of fasting and prayer leading up to Easter.
Print this list out and join in these boycotts. Businesses and corporations need to know that following the Trump administration’s anti-consumer policies needs to stop.
I’m hoping these boycotts make some changes. They certainly can’t hurt!
Yes, we need to try to do something. I’ve seen one report that the first economic blackout only had a slight effect on sales, but we have such powerful social media these days that could change.
On Instagram, there are lots of reports of demonstrations. And, lots of people showing up and complaining at congressional town halls is positive, too.
I’m definitely on board!
Thanks. Consumers have so much power when they join together.
I will do my best. Some stores I rarely buy from, either in-store or online, like Walmart and Target. In my old age I avoid big box stores if possible.
I have never been a fan of big box stores. I only go there when there’s no other choice. However, I do go to Costco every other month or so. I also rarely buy from Walmart and Target.