Feb 28 Economic Blackout

Fuck around with essential workers and find out really fast

On February 28, 2025, the People's Union have organized a nationwide 24-hour economic blackout to protest the federal government's rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. Patriotic freedom loving Americans are urged to refrain from making any purchases—online or in-store—for the entire day, targeting major retailers such as Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy. The aim is to underscore the collective power of consumers and send a clear message to corporations and policymakers about the importance of DEI initiatives

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The importance of February 28 lies in it being a first step, a warning shot if you will, to demonstrate the powerful impact of consumer behavior has on the economy. By uniting in this boycott, participants will showcase the vulnerability of capitalist structures to collective action. Historical precedents have shown that boycotts can lead to substantial economic consequences, prompting corporations to reconsider policies that may not align with consumer values.

Building upon the momentum of the economic blackout, discussions have emerged about the next step actions in advocating for systemic change. One proposed strategy is the implementation of work stoppages structured as wildcat strikes—spontaneous work stoppages initiated by workers without union authorization. These strikes, while often lacking formal union backing, have historically been effective in drawing attention to workers' grievances and compelling employers to negotiate. We can all become like the French, notorious for national work stoppages, fine quality of life, and great pastries. Farmers can drive their tractors into McDonalds, as the french did in protest over fast food. Read about their national hero here

Think of how Covid changed the workplace forever. During the COVID-19 pandemic, essential workers—like nurses, grocery store clerks, delivery drivers, and factory workers—kept the world running while many stayed home. At first, they were called heroes, and in some cases, companies gave them hazard pay or small wage increases to recognize their hard work. Some grocery stores and warehouses offered an extra $2 to $3 an hour, and healthcare workers received bonuses in certain areas. But many of these pay raises disappeared once the crisis faded, even though the cost of living kept going up. The pandemic made it clear how much society depends on essential workers, yet fair wages and better working conditions remain an ongoing fight.

The covid plague affected markets around the world, so lets look at economic blackouts as well as stoppages in the same way. We are the incurable plague we can make oligarchs and the wealthy beg for a cure, if you thought covid 19 was bad, wait till the people start collective actions en masse.

Another example in 2019, approximately 70,000 maquiladora factory workers in Matamoros, Mexico, conducted a wave of wildcat strikes, leading to significant concessions from employers. These actions highlighted the power of organized labor, even in the absence of formal union support.

In the current context, proponents argue that coordinated work stoppages could further pressure corporations and the government to address concerns related to DEI rollbacks and other Oligarchic maneuvers to control the average Americans life. By disrupting the regular flow of business operations, workers can reclaim their indispensable role in the economy and advocate for more rights than ever imagined.

The combination of consumer boycotts and worker-led strikes will serve a potent reminder of the collective power inherent in unified action. As the February 28 economic blackout approaches, its success will pave the way for more direct actions, signaling a shift towards increased grassroots mobilization in the fight for social and economic justice and our American way of life, which is in need of being rebuilt better and stronger, the opportunity is being given to the American citizenry on a gilded gold oligarchic platter by a group of feckless republicans, fundy Christians, and two very very marginalized oligarchic megalomaniacs.

Do your part on February 28th. If we band together we can make changes to our system that will last for generations.