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NCL among one of many organizations expressing concern for the growing catalytic converter theft problem
/in Consumer Protection, Press release, Statement consumer, consumer protection, press release, press releases, Sally Greenberg press_releases Advocacy Letters, Issue Statements, Press Releases, Statements /by sepidehkAugust 29, 2024: Today, the National Consumers League, along with many other organizations representing a cross-section of industry and interested stakeholders, signed a letter to the chairs of both the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation expressing their strong support of an amendment to combat the growing national problem of catalytic converter theft.
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NCL supports click-to-cancel legislation in Maryland Senate
/in Consumer Protection, Press release consumer protection Press Releases /by allisoncNCL and other consumer groups submitted the below letter to Chair Cantwell and Ranking Member Cruz to urge support for S. 1303, the “TICKET Act”.
NCL Applauds DOL’s Efforts to Hold Corporations Accountable When It Comes to Child Labor Violations
/in Press release child labor Press Releases /by Lisa McDonaldWashington, D.C. – Today, the National Consumers League (NCL) applauds the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) for their recent efforts to combat unlawful child labor practices, following several significant enforcement actions in the past week. These recent actions demonstrate the Department’s commitment to holding corporations accountable for violating child labor laws and protecting vulnerable young workers from exploitation.
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Top Ten Scams Report: Consumers reported massive uptick in crypto-linked fraud losses in 2022
/in Featured Home - Fraud Prevention, Fraud policy, Fraud Prevention, Press release, Scams consumer, consumer protection, fraud, Fraud Policy, Fraud.org, John Breyault, press release, scam, scams Press Releases /by Katie BrownReports of scams tied to cryptocurrencies drove a significant increase in median losses in 2022, according to the National Consumers League’s annual Top Ten Scams report. The report, published annually, analyzed more than 3,500 consumer fraud complaints filed with NCL’s Fraud.org campaign last year.
The return of Striketober and why consumers should care
/in Blog, Featured Home - Workers Rights, Workers' Rights Blog Post, Consumer Education, workers rights Blog Post /by Katie BrownOctober 10, 2023: The National Consumers League has a long history of fighting for both consumers and workers alike. Founded 124 years ago, NCL’s first major policy accomplishments included the establishment of minimum wage laws and protections around child labor. In support of these goals, much of the League’s early years were centered around consumer boycotts of companies that treated their employees unfairly. Today, NCL’s support of workers’ rights remains just as critical as we find ourselves in another October with truly historic labor action.
Guest Blog: The FABRIC act will address garment industry workplace concerns
/in Blog, Featured Home - Workers Rights, Workers' Rights guest blog, Guest Blogger, workers rights Blog Post /by Katie BrownAugust 9, 2023: Last year the first ever federal fashion bill, The FABRIC Act, was introduced in Congress, and it will be reintroduced this September. However, the intersection between labor rights, legislation, and the garment industry is far from new.