Gather Here, a stitch lounge in Cambridge, is temporarily closing to support an economic blackout promoted by The People's Union USA. This grassroots movement seeks to raise awareness of economic issues, advocating for consumers to boycott unnecessary purchases. Owner Virginia Johnson emphasizes the importance of local business support and aims to challenge credit card fees by halting card payments. Other local businesses are joining the initiative, highlighting the community's collective action against corporate practices and high living costs.
We have been asking people to vote with their wallet since we opened in February 2011 - to spend more at local businesses and support the small businesses in their communities because where we shop matters.
So we're going to stop the flow of fees for a day... if enough people choose to avoid spending money on Friday the 28th, it will make a dent.
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