Many people in the comments have pointed out a few problems with that strategy, mainly that it would affect low income people the most. I believe they are correct in this sentiment. I also believe the people who pointed out the unions would have to join the movement if it were to pick up steam.
The post calls for a 10 day work strike. If that were to actually happen, it would be very effective. But the post also states “no consuming unless absolutely necessary such as groceries”. That sentence is my main issue with the post. Do you think companies give a shit so long as you continue to purchase their products? Would they care if you stock up before the 10 days and then don't purchase during then anyway?
Anyway, here is my recommendation if this were to continue.
Those of you on this sub, as a community, find out what companies reward loyal employees, pay fair wages and have a nice work life balance. Once you know those companies, only spend your money for that 10 days with them. None of that shit of “unless you need it”. What good would the movement be if you still go to Walmart who treats their employees like shit, and buys some Nestle products, who treats their employees like shit? Doing those things would contradict the headline of that post that says “Let's put our actions where the money is”.
In my opinion, the only way to have that grow would be to strike from companies who treat their employees like shit. Do a 10 day strike of that.
Say Nestle employees don't have enough courage to join in a 10 day strike, literally nothing would change. Say the rest of you take a direct dip out of the company's profits, Nestle might see their wallets hit, and be forced to cave to companies that received your business.
TL;DR- Spending when you need during 10 days is stupid. Rather, spend at places that should be rewarded.