Why Are Americans Boycotting Walmart, McDonald's? Nationwide Demonstration From August 1

Last Updated:August 01, 2025, 08:08 IST

Progressive groups, led by The People's Union USA, urge Americans to boycott Walmart and McDonald's in August, protesting against the worker rights issues and tax evasion.

Walmart, McDonald's boycott to begin from today

As a part of consumer activism, the People’s Union USA has urged people all over the country to stop shopping at Walmart and McDonald’s. The boycott beginning from today would last for a month. As per the union, the movement is to take a stand against business that exploit workers, practice tax evasions, and lack social responsibilities.

As a part of the boycott, People’s Union USA said they will not buy anything from Walmart and McDonald’s for a month. The union is urging people to buy things from small and independent stores.

Why Are People Boycotting McDonald’s And Walmart?

As per the People’s Union USA, the fast food giant McD is under scanner for cutting back on its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs and allegedly lobbying against pay raises. Union also accused McD of evading taxes.

As for Walmart, the Union claims that Walmart does not treat its workers fairly, employees are underpaid, and it also evade taxes. An Economic Times report quoted John Schwarz, the founder of People’s Union USA, as saying “Walmart represents everything wrong with unchecked corporate power."

John Schwarz, the founder of The People’s Union USA who has more than 360,000 followers on TikTok and more than 500,000 on Instagram, announced on Instagram that a boycotts of McDonald’s and Walmart were planned for August.

Schwarz got national attention earlier this year when his group called for an “economic boycott" on Walmart, Target and Amazon for various reasons, including the roll-back of diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) programs.

Last month also a grassroots “economic blackout" campaign was launched against McDonald’s. The People’s Union USA urged people to boycott McD for at least a week. Schwarz explained in an Instagram post that he’s demanding “fair taxes, an end to price gouging, real equality, and corporate accountability."

“This is a show of strength, solidarity and people powered change," Schwarz wrote. “Let them feel it. Let them hear us."

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Washington D.C., United States of America (USA)

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August 01, 2025, 08:08 IST

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