All articles tagged with #economic blackout
Minnesota workers and unions press major employers to oppose ICE operations, organizing a Day of Truth & Freedom and an economic blackout to demand ICE leave the state, criticizing corporate silence and highlighting disruptions to construction and business as protests target companies like Target, Hilton, and DR Horton.
The People's Union USA is organizing an 'economic blackout' boycott against McDonald's over alleged price gouging, tax avoidance, and issues related to workers' rights and diversity initiatives. Past protests against other companies have had limited impact on sales, though targeted boycotts like Target's have shown some success. McDonald's defends its practices, emphasizing its commitment to serving communities and paying taxes.
McDonald's is facing a weeklong boycott initiated by People’s Union USA over its rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion policies, part of a series of targeted actions against corporations that have reduced their DEI initiatives, aiming to pressure companies through economic protests and consumer actions.