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NCL expresses concern over new Apple child labor revelations

January 25, 2013
'After much criticism, it appears that Apple has finally stepped up auditing of its supply chain.'

NCL commends DOL for new rule to strengthen mine health and safety measures

January 22, 2013
'After the Upper Big Branch Mine tragedy in 2010, when 29 miners lost their lives due to management’s brazen disregard for health and safety, as well as for the law, it is gratifying to have MSHA tighten its reigns on mine operators and hold them accountable.'

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.

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.'

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.

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.'

NCL statement on Michigan right-to-work law

Protesters before Michigan's capitol '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.'