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People’s Union USA Launches Weeklong Boycott of McDonald’s

Organizers say the protest spotlights the chain’s DEI rollbacks, tax avoidance, low wages in a summer campaign targeting corporate giants.

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An exterior view of the McDonald's restaurant at the Lycoming Mall.
Nationwide McDonald's boycott begins on June 24.

Overview

  • The People’s Union USA is calling on Americans to avoid McDonald’s from June 24 to 30 over allegations of tax avoidance, low wages and the rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
  • The weeklong action is the latest phase of the group’s “Economic Blackout Tour,” which began in February and has previously targeted Walmart, Target and Amazon.
  • Future protests include a nationwide blackout on July 4 and monthlong boycotts of Starbucks, Amazon and Home Depot in July followed by Walmart, McDonald’s and Lowe’s in August.
  • Organizers say the campaign aims to pressure corporations to pay fair taxes, raise worker wages and restore diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
  • McDonald’s has remained publicly silent on the boycott even as the movement gains endorsements from prominent celebrities and mobilizes supporters on social media.