Boycott of McDonald’s to begin this week: ‘This is about more than burgers and fries’
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Advocacy group boycotts McDonald’s for three reasons
- A grassroots advocacy group, The People’s Union USA, has initiated a week-long boycott of McDonald’s, citing concerns over alleged price gouging, unfair labor practices, and tax avoidance.
- The group accuses McDonald’s of silencing workers, blocking union efforts, exploiting supply chains, and engaging in performative diversity initiatives while supporting policies that undermine labor rights.
- The boycott call follows a period of difficulties for McDonald’s, including a past E. coli outbreak, decreasing sales, and criticism for rolling back diversity programs.
- Democratic senators previously accused McDonald’s of price gouging, noting a significant increase in the company’s net annual income, though McDonald’s denies these allegations.
- The People’s Union USA, which has gained celebrity endorsements and raised substantial funds, is led by John Schwarz, who has a past conviction for disseminating voyeuristic material.