The Walmart boycott has officially kicked off! Starting April 7, 2025
The Union USA has started a boycott against Walmart; They're asking people not to shop at Walmart, not in stores, online, or even for things like groceries, prescriptions, or money services during this time.
They believe that big companies like Walmart make a lot of money but don’t pay enough taxes but workers aren’t being paid fairly.
Walmart and other companies are cutting back on diversity and inclusion programs (DEI), which help create equal opportunities for all people.
They are also encouraging people to support local businesses instead and show big companies that people are tired of corporate greed and inequality.
And other companies boycotted, too!
The group has planned more boycotts in the coming months, here's the list:
Second Economic Blackout: April 18–20, 2025
General Mills Boycott: April 21–28, 2025
Amazon Boycott: May 6–12, 2025
Second Walmart Boycott: May 20–26, 2025
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Target Boycott: June 3–9, 2025
McDonald's Boycott: June 24–30, 2025
Independence Day Boycott: July 4, 2025
It is hard to say if it is working as some people support it, but others worry it could lead to job losses if big stores close more locations.
References:
https://www.newsweek.com/nationwide-walmart-boycott-products-list-2056128
https://www.newsweek.com/amazon-boycott-what-know-about-calculated-strike-2043090
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/fridays-economic-blackout-is-a-fools-errand-and-gives-woke-a-bad-name-3ad3f798a