Archive · 24 Jun 2025
McDonald's Faces U.S. Boycott Over Corporate Practices
Some Americans are boycotting McDonald's because they think the company cares more about money than people.
The boycott started June 24 and goes until June 30.
People are upset about things like how McDonald's treats its workers, the prices of the food, and its diversity efforts.
The company has stopped setting goals for diversity, and some people think this is just for show.
McDonald's hasn't said anything publicly, but their sales have gone down a bit.
It's not clear yet what will happen, but it's a tough time for companies facing these types of consumer pressures.
A consumer-led boycott of McDonald's is underway in the U.S., organized by The People's Union USA.
The boycott, running from June 24-30, targets the company's labor practices, pricing, diversity commitments, and tax strategy.
Critics accuse McDonald's of halting diversity goals, scaling back supplier programs, and using tax loopholes.
Early indicators show declining customer traffic, a 3.5% drop in Q1 revenue, and a 10% stock price decrease.
McDonald's has not publicly responded, and its long-term impact remains uncertain.
- Who
- Organized by The People's Union USA; targets McDonald's
- What
- A consumer-led boycott against McDonald's
- When
- The boycott started on June 24 and is set to continue through June 30.
- Where
- Across the United States
- Why
- Over corporate practices, including labor conditions, pricing, diversity commitments, and tax strategy.
Critics' Perspective
McDonald's Position
Diversity and Inclusion
Critics' Perspective
McDonald's halts diversity goals and scales back programs.
McDonald's Position
McDonald's states no programming has changed, despite updated language.
Tax Strategy and Pricing
Critics' Perspective
McDonald's uses offshore tax loopholes while raising menu prices.
McDonald's Position
N/A
- Organizing Group
- The People's Union USA
- Boycott Dates
- June 24-30
- Target
- McDonald's
- Primary Accusations
- Labor practices, pricing, DEI commitments, tax strategy
- Q1 Revenue Drop
- 3.5%
- Stock Price Decline
- 10% in the past month