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The National Consumers League adopts historic policy in support of immigration reform
January 17, 2013
The Board of the National Consumers League (NCL), established in 1899 to seek social and economic justice for workers and consumers, has adopted for the first time in its history a policy statement in support of broad immigration reforms.
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Survey: Consumers support improved conditions for restaurant workers
January 16, 2013
'Consumers have spoken very clearly in overwhelming support for workers who serve them at dining establishments, how much they are earning, and whether they are forced to come to work when sick.'
Read more: Survey: Consumers support improved conditions for restaurant workers
NCL praises departing Secretary of Labor Solis for contributions to America’s working families
January 9, 2013
Today NCL is expressing its gratitude for the service of Department of Labor Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis, who has resigned from her position.
NCL: Kudos to FDA for releasing ‘essential rules’ to transform food safety system
January 4, 2013
NCL is congratulating the FDA for its release of two long-anticipated proposed rules, which address standards for produce safety and preventive controls for human food.
Read more: NCL: Kudos to FDA for releasing ‘essential rules’ to transform food safety system
Consumer group applauds David Sunflower Seeds for reversing deceptive sodium labeling practices
December 19, 2012
Today NCL sent a letter to David Sunflower Seeds, a subsidiary of ConAgra, congratulating it for discontinuing misleading sodium labeling in its David Sunflower Seeds products.
NCL statement on the passing of Senator Inouye
December 19, 2012
NCL is saddened to learn of the death of Senator Daniel Inouye, the senior senator from Hawaii and the president pro-tempore of the Senate.
NCL statement on the Location Privacy Protection Act of 2011
December 14, 2012
'This action represents an important first step towards better protecting consumers’ sensitive geolocation data.'
Read more: NCL statement on the Location Privacy Protection Act of 2011
NCL statement on Michigan right-to-work law
'The passage of a "right to work for less money" statute in Michigan is a step backward for a state that has often led the nation in supporting workers in their fight for good wages and benefits.'
NCL statement on Hostess executive bonuses
November 30, 2012
The National Consumers League is stunned to learn that Hostess executives are awarding themselves bonuses totaling $1.8 million in the wake of management’s decision to close down the beloved and iconic Hostess brand of products and lay off 18,000+ workers.
Seven tips for giving tickets for the holidays
November 29, 2012
Fan Freedom Project and National Consumers League warn consumers of online ticket buying pitfalls for holiday gift-giving season.
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