Some consumers are not spending money for today's economic blackout. Here's what to know.
If they have to spend, they are encouraged to buy from a local business.  It is difficult to gauge the economic impact of a one-day action with data. But one measure showed Amazon sales were up slightly instead of down.
What’s the deal with today’s ‘economic blackout?’ Here’s what to know.
People’s Union USA says the blackout comes in response to the fact that “corporations and banks only care about their bottom line.”
Who is John Schwarz, the man behind today's "Economic Blackout"?
The man who launched the Economic Blackout said he is "trying to cause economic resistance, against the corporations and politicians, to stand for the people."
Are you taking part in economic blackout Friday? Please take our poll
Many consumers nationwide plan to participate in a 24-hour economic blackout on Friday, which started after midnight, to protest what they call corporate greed, companies that have rolled back their diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and President Donald Trump's efforts to eliminate federal DEI programs since taking office.
The People's Union USA: Group Behind Economic Blackout Today
The blackout was organized by The People’s Union USA and is the movement’s first action, described as “a symbolic start to economic resistance, a day where we show corporati
Readers are participating in Friday’s ‘economic blackout.’ Here’s why.
Corporate greed has left too many working people behind,” one of over 660 respondents said. The post Readers are participating in Friday’s ‘economic blackout.’ Here’s why. appeared first on Boston.com.
Today’s ‘economic blackout’ is just performance art
Today’s so-called economic blackout. This is another term for a one-day shoppers’ strike. In case you missed it, today is supposed to be a day of action, or rather inaction, to protest against corporate greed,
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Talk of a "Feb 28 Economic Blackout" is spreading on social media. What is it?
A grassroots effort is asking American consumers to refrain from making purchases at major retailers for one day in February.
Nationwide Economic Blackout: Boycott Dates for Target, Amazon, Others
The People's Union USA is also organizing a secondary 24-hour economic blackout on April 18, according to the flyer.
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Economic blackout aims to target major companies
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Economic Blackout: Experts question if 24-hour boycott will make a difference
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Shoppers participate in Economic Blackout to protest anti-DEI movement
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