Meet The People’s Union USA, the Movement Behind the Feb. 28 ‘Economic Blackout’
The People’s USA founder John Schwarz posted on Instagram on Friday evening that the blackout was a success, and thanked ...
People’s Union USA Calls For National Boycott In A ‘Feb 28 Economic Blackout’
A consumer-activist group founded by John Schwarz has launched a grassroots campaign to halt all consumer spending on Friday, ...
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Talk of a "Feb 28 Economic Blackout" is spreading on social media. What is it?
What is the People's Union USA? Behind the boycott is a group called The People's Union USA, a self-described grassroots organization founded by John Schwarz, a 57-year-old dad originally from ...
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Who is John Schwarz, the man behind today's Feb. 28 Economic Blackout and founder of People's Union USA?
The man who launched the Economic Blackout said he is "trying to cause economic resistance, against the corporations and politicians, to stand for the people." ...
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The Man Behind the ‘Economic Blackout’ Served Time for a Sex-Related Offense
By Madison Malone Kircher A grass-roots movement called the People’s Union USA was at the center of a request for Americans to participate in a 24-hour shopping boycott on Friday. It urged them ...
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'No spend' movement calls for 24-hour economic blackout on Friday. Here's what we know.
The call to action introduced by The People's Union is set to take place Friday, Feb. 28. They call for consumers to avoid spending at major retailers such as Target, Walmart and Amazon.