A grassroots organization called The People's Union USA is encouraging consumers to participate in an 'economic blackout' as a protest against corporate greed, with significant participation reported among local businesses and Boston.com readers. The boycott targets major retailers, advocating for a no-spend day, excluding emergencies, and supporting local over corporate businesses. The movement aims to demonstrate consumer power, with polls indicating that approximately 65% of respondents are planning to participate in this initiative to challenge corporate dominance.
Corporate greed has left too many working people behind, leading to a growing movement encouraging economic resistance through a planned 'economic blackout' from major retailers.
'It's a good experiment to see what impact as consumers we can have on large global organizations,' as shared by a Boston.com reader discussing the blackout's potential effectiveness.
The People's Union USA advocates for economic boycotts against corporate giants like Amazon and Walmart, urging consumers to prioritize local businesses and essential spending.
Poll results showed that 65% of respondents are in favor of participating in the blackout, signaling widespread support for economic resistance against corporate power.
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