04/27/2026
This Friday, May 1st is International Workers’ Day — a global day of action where people strike, boycott, and march to demand dignity, fair wages, and economic justice. This year, we are choosing not to buy, not to work, and not to stay silent.
One day sends a message. What we do after continues the movement.
Here’s how to make your spending count every day:
⬇️ Before you buy, pause. Can you get it locally, secondhand, or direct from the maker?
🔍 Check Goods Unite Us to see where a store’s corporate money goes politically — before you spend a dollar there.
☑️ The Ethical Consumer has a full list of Amazon alternatives, organized by product category. Use it.
🛍️ Find something on Amazon? Look up the seller and buy directly from them. Same product. No cut to Amazon.
🌱 Before buying new, check thrift stores like ReSource and Second Chance. It’s better for the planet and your pocket.
📍 Burlington locals — explore Myti, a platform created by 70 area vendors to make shopping local simple and accessible.
💬 Talk about it. Leave reviews for businesses you believe in. Unfollow brands you’re moving away from. Make one conscious swap a month.
Every purchase is a choice. Make yours intentional — on May Day and every day after.
