US activists plan May Day economic blackout: ‘No school, no work, no shopping’

…in protest of government policies they say put billionaires’ needs above those of workers…

 https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/28/may-day-economic-blackout

 

Economic strike in Minnesota to protest against ICE: ‘No work, no school, no shopping’

Organizers demand ICE leave state and agency be investigated for constitutional violations

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/23/minnesota-economic-blackout-ice-protests

 

Minnesota economic blackout organizers push to take demonstrations nationwide

Minnesotans urged not to work, shop or go to school as part of protests against ICE and the death of Renee Nicole Good…

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jan/22/minnesota-economic-blackout-ice 

Economic blackout day planned in Minnesota to protest ICE surge

Unions, faith groups and local leaders urge residents not to work, shop or go to school after killing of Renee Good…

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/20/ice-immigrarion-minnesota-economic-protest

 

Talk of a "Feb 28 Economic Blackout" is spreading on social media. What is it? - CBS News

"For our entire lives, they have told us we have no choice ... that we have to accept these insane prices, the corporate greed, the billionaire tax breaks, all while we struggle to just to get by," Schwarz said in a video posted to his Instagram account. "February 28, the 24-hour economic blackout: no Amazon, no Walmart, no fast food, no gas, not a single unnecessary dollar spent ... for one day, we are going to finally turn the tables."

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/economic-blackout-feb-24-hour-february-28-2025-peoples-union/