Consumers across the U.S., including in Wisconsin, are boycotting Amazon for the second time in less than two months for rolling back DEI policies.
In recent months, major corporations, including retailers like Walmart and Target, have reversed such policies. Some began the cuts prior to President Donald Trump returning to office and taking action to eliminate federal DEI programs.
Like previous actions, this boycott was organized by The People’s Union USA. The advocacy group has future spending freezes planned through July 4. Organizer John Schwarz has said longer-term boycotts against specific companies will be announced, USA TODAY reported.
The boycott against billionaire Jeff Bezos’ online retail giant, which began on May 6, is the latest in a series of consumer boycotts from the group, including a 24-hour economic blackout on Feb. 28 and three-day boycott over Easter weekend.
Schwarz said in a recent Instagram video the boycotts are not meant to “tank the economy or the stock market,” but rather to “hold corrupt corporations accountable,” according to USA TODAY.
Here’s what to know:
When is the Amazon boycott?
The Amazon boycott began on May 6 and runs through May 12.
What is included in the boycott?
A range of Amazon products and services are included in the week-long boycott. Here’s a list, according to an Instagram post from Schwarz:
A post shared by John Schwarz (@theonecalledjai)
What is the upcoming DEI boycott schedule?
The People’s Union USA has more consumer boycotts planned through July. Here’s the schedule:
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: A second Amazon DEI boycott is underway across US. See the list of included products and services
Reporting by Cailey Gleeson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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