The Feb. 28 economic blackout, organized by The People's Union USA, urges consumers to refrain from unnecessary purchases as a form of grassroots resistance against corporate greed. Founded by John Schwarz, the initiative focuses on raising awareness about how systems disadvantage everyday Americans. Participants are encouraged to avoid spending on major retailers, fast food, and gas while promoting local businesses for essential needs. This initiative follows previous consumer challenges and signals a growing collective movement advocating for economic accountability and reform.
The Feb. 28 economic blackout is an initiative by The People's Union USA, which describes itself as a 'grassroots movement dedicated to economic resistance, government accountability, and corporate reform.'
The movement was founded by John Schwarz, who describes his movement as raising awareness about the ways the 'system is rigged' against everyday Americans.
The economic blackout calls on consumers to avoid all unnecessary purchases... It further urges participants not to spend money on fast food, major retailers or gas.
The economic blackout is 'about solidarity and sending a clear message: we have the power,' the group's website states.
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