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NCL lends support for Hostess Brand worker strike

November 13, 2012
NCL has announced its support for the hardworking members of the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers & Grain Millers (BCTGM) International Union and the workers of the Hostess Brand factories in their strike to protect wages, benefits, and fair treatment of workers.

National Consumer Organizations Warn Consumers: Beware of Flood Vehicles in Hurricane Sandy Aftermath Tips for avoiding hazardous, contaminated flood cars

November 13, 2012
As tens of thousands of flood-damaged cars enter the car market via auto auctions, two national consumer organizations, Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety (CARS) and National Consumers League (NCL), warned car buyers today to beware of new and used cars that suffered flood damage from Hurricane Sandy.

Consumer group applauds USDA for rejection of questionable food labeling system

November 2, 2012
The nation’s oldest consumer advocacy organization today sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture commending the agency for its decision to deny efforts by NuVal LLC to place its rating system on the label of meat products and is calling on FDA to follow the lead of its sister agency.

NCL: Grain silos are death traps on farms; Efforts to protect workers, especially teens, must be stepped up

October 30, 2012
In 2010, 51 adult and teen workers became engulfed in grain during accidents at grain facilities.

NCL joins amicus brief to Supreme Court on behalf of low paid workers

October 26, 2012
Protecting low-wage workers and providing a fair means for them to vindicate their rights are core purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

NCL, FFP stress need for consumer protections for Tigers World Series tickets

October 26, 2012
In response to the thriving demand for Tigers World Series tickets, advocates are calling for greater consumer protections in the secondary ticket market.

NCL calls on Congress to enact long overdue bill requiring regulation, oversight of compounding pharmacies

October 26, 2012
League cites 24 deaths, 317 illnesses, 14,000 patients injected with contaminated pain medication

NCL statement on passing of George McGovern

October 21, 2012

The National Consumers League is saddened to learn of the passing of former South Dakota Senator and Presidential candidate George McGovern.

NCL testimony before the DC Committee on Public Services and Consumer Affairs

October 11, 2012

Testimony of Sally Greenberg, Executive Director, National Consumers League, regarding the Consumer Protection Amendment Act of 2011 Bill 19-0581 (2011).

NCL statement in support of striking Walmart workers

October 10, 2012
NCL is applauding the courage of employees who are protesting and speaking out against working conditions at the nation's biggest retailer.