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America’s pioneering consumer advocacy organization, representing consumers and workers on marketplace and workplace issues since 1899.

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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Ending child labor takes more than policy, it takes people willing to act. That's exactly what Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi has done for over four decades, rescuing more than 138K children from labor & trafficking. Join us as we welcome him Oct 5 in DC. Free to the public: bit.ly/4AbpIH4
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Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi
Solving Global Child Labor With Compassion
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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The Trump administration claims the recent fuel economy rollback will save you about $1,300 on a new car. Fake math. With gasoline costing $4.50 a gallon, consumers will pay almost $7,000 more in fuel costs. Read more: www.autoblog.com/news/trump-m...
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Trump Mileage Rollback Could Cost Drivers Up to $7,000 More in Gas
The White House says automakers and auto buyers alike will save money by rolling back fuel economy standards. In reality, motorists will pay thousands more.
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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
CA just became the 18th state (plus DC), to fully ban child marriage, raising the legal age to 18. This is a win for #CA children, but the work is far from finished. More than 30 states still allow it. B/w 2000 & 2018, nearly 300K children were legally married in the U.S. ow.ly/qs3x50ZTCMW
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California bans child marriage: Map shows where it is still legal
California Governor Gavin Newsom called the move a “long overdue measure to protect young Californians and minors.”
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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The Trump administration's data just blew up its own talking point. By their own numbers, drivers will spend $1,624 more on gas over the life of a new car under the rolled-back fuel economy rules, more than the $1,300 they claim you'll "save" on the sticker price. www.usatoday.com/story/cars/s...
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Environmental Protection Network @enviroprotnet.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Leaders in Washington are focused on who pays for the AI boom. Electricity isn’t the only cost families can face. They shouldn’t have to pay avoidable health costs from added pollution either. Decisions about where data centers go and how they’re powered need to account for both.
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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
If families shouldn't have to pay the electricity costs of AI data centers, they shouldn't pay the health costs either. NCL joined a coalition calling on the Trump admin to create a Data Center Health Protection Pledge, so pollution doesn't become another hidden cost. ow.ly/9oWP50ZT9Qv 
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NATIONAL HEALTH, ENVIRONMENTAL & CONSUMER GROUPS CALL FOR AI DATA CENTER HEALTH PROTECTION PLEDGE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 30, 2026 CONTACT: Aaron Bharucha, Public Relations Associate (509) 429-1699 and epn-press@environmentalprotectionnetwork.org NATIONAL HEALTH, ENVIRONMENTAL & CONSUMER GROUPS CALL FOR AI DATA CENTER HEALTH PROTECTION PLEDGE… Read More
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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
How do you tell a legitimate direct-selling business from an illegal pyramid scheme? "If distributor payouts are fueled primarily by recruiting new representatives and getting them to buy inventory, that's the hallmark of a pyramid scheme," says NCL's John Breyault. ow.ly/EZvx50ZTbG3
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Amway to Pay $225 Million to Settle Allegations of ‘Deceptive Tactics’
Amway, the largest multi-level marketing company in the U.S., and two of its major affiliates, have agreed to pay $225 million to settle a joint lawsuit brought by the Federal Trade Commission and the state of Washington, which alleges they used “unfair and deceptive tactics” to recruit members.
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EPIC @epic.org · 28/09/2026
EPIC and consumer groups are urging the FTC to crack down on surveillance pricing, a practice in which companies charge different people different prices based on their personal data. Telling consumers it's happening isn't enough. The practice should be prohibited. epic.org/epic-and-con...
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EPIC and Consumer Groups Urge FTC to Treat Surveillance Pricing as an Unfair Practice
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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Are you browsing for health insurance this Open Enrollment? Watch out for scammers who pay to show up at the top of your search results with lookalike sites. Skip the ads, type HealthCare.gov or Medicare.gov straight into your browser & look for the .gov ending. ow.ly/wvx050ZSnzP 
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What to know ahead of Open Enrollment to avoid health insurance scams
Health insurance scams happen year-round, but they pick up during Open Enrollment for Medicare and the Marketplace. If you’re looking to find a new plan, you might search online. But before you click on a search result, remember: scammers and dishonest businesses sometimes pay to appear at the top.
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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Partners across healthcare, tech, and consumer goods are lining up for the 2026 Trumpeter Awards Dinner on October 6. This is where the fight for consumers gets real recognition, and there's still room for your organization to join. Learn more: nclnet.org/trumpeter-awards-2026
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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
A federal court rejected the Trump admin's effort to defund the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Congrats to the 22 states & DC, co-led by NJ AG, who won this case! The CFPB is the consumer watchdog that works best when it is independent and fully funded. ow.ly/9RXT50ZSnGn
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Judge blocks White House's attempt to defund the CFPB, ensuring employees get paid
A federal judge has ruled that the White House cannot stop funding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The online market for unapproved GLP-1 drugs and research peptides is a modern-day “Wild West” A new blog from NCL’s Nancy Glick examines how social media is fueling this dangerous market — including illicit peptide content that has generated 230M+ TikTok views. Read more: ow.ly/5AiT50ZSmT2
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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
We wrapped up two days at our Future of Trust conference, and AI fraud was the defining issue of Day 1. AI-enabled online scams are a growing crisis, and consumers need protection now. Keep the momentum going. Join us for the National Day of Action on Sept 30. unitedtostoponlinescams.org
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🎃 🧙🏻‍♀️Yell 👻 Growler💀🎃 @yaelwrites.com · 25/09/2026
Companies continue to put all of the responsibility for scams on individuals, even while they're financially profiting off of this scam... but end users have the least amount of power, control, time and data. From the @nationalconsumers.bsky.social Future of Trust conference panel on AI scams.
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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
This #HispanicHeritageMonth we spotlight Mónica Ramírez, founder of Justice for Migrant Women. She became an advocate at 14 & built a legal movement confronting sexual harassment and exploitation of farmworker women. Next week NCL honors her with our Florence Kelley Award. ow.ly/WZ6r50ZRAsR
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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
1) Cook meat, poultry, and eggs to safe internal temperatures. 2) Wash produce thoroughly, even the pre-washed bags. 3) Refrigerate leftovers within two hours. Read more: ow.ly/HmzJ50ZRFs8
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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Since NCL joined the push for the Alzheimer's Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act, the case for it has only gotten stronger. 4 diff blood tests for Alzheimer's have now won FDA approval in just the last 15 months. Medicare still won't reliably cover this kind of screening. ow.ly/b7Ae50ZRFrv
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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
PBMs negotiate drug prices and decide which medications insurance covers. Reform passed this year, but nearly 3 in 10 Americans still skip or ration medication while independent pharmacies lose money. This World Pharmacist Day, the best thank you is fixing the system pushing them out of business.
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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Nearly half of U.S. counties in America are now considered pharmacy deserts, with no #pharmacy within a 10-mile drive. In some rural communities, one closure means the nearest pharmacy is now over an hour away. A pharmacy closing costs a community its care and a pharmacist their livelihood.
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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Yael started us off strong yesterday, sharing what she's learned about AI fraud in the last 12 months as a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative tech reporter covering privacy and security, digital freedom, hacking, and mass surveillance. More of her work here: yaelwrites.com
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The Child Labor Coalition @childlaborclc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi has rescued over 138,000 children from labor, slavery, and trafficking, and earned the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize for that work. On Oct. 5, he will join us to talk about solving global child labor with compassion. RSVP: ow.ly/Swen50ZQHUs
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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
"Change is never easy, especially when too many corporate interests find it advantageous to keep the status quo in place." That's Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, describing why food safety reform keeps stalling, and why she calls NCL a "true and trusted partner" in the fight. ow.ly/pi6750ZQnNT
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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
"Airlines have a long-standing pattern of using vouchers as an interest-free loan funded by consumers." NCL's John Breyault says airlines are quietly funneling holiday travelers whose flights get cut toward credits instead of the cash refunds they're legally owed. ow.ly/a4ng50ZQbN0 
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‘Double Whammy’: Holiday Travelers Face Higher Fares And Fewer Flights As Jet Fuel Costs Soar
United Airlines and American Airlines are cutting some flights from their December schedules as jet fuel costs climb, executives told investors.
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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Every honoree this year has spent their career making room for people who are too often overlooked. That's the kind of leadership worth celebrating. Join us October 6 in Washington DC for NCL's annual Trumpeter Awards Dinner: nclnet.org/trumpeter-awards-2026 #DC #Consumers
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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
This Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate Hispanic and Latino workers powering U.S. farms, restaurants, and hotels. But there's a hard truth: many are tied to one employer by visa status, vulnerable to exploitation. NCL joined a coalition pushing back. ow.ly/jiBE50ZPNrM #WorkersRights
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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
More than 7 million Americans live with Alzheimer's, and Medicare still won't cover the blood tests that can detect it up to 20 years before symptoms start. This year, NCL joined a coalition of national health orgs urging Congress to pass the ASAP Act, which would finally open that door.
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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
NCL and Milken Institute are excited to be joined by our two keynote speakers for Future of Trust, both leaders shaping how AI is transforming their fields. 🌟 Day 1 — AI & Fraud: Patrick Coughlin 🌟 Day 2 — AI & Healthcare: Dr. Vin Gupta Join us: ow.ly/fqKA50ZOPeB MS NOW
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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
On October 5, our Child Labor Coalition is co-hosting an event with American University's School of International Service, GoodWeave, and the Satyarthi Movement for Global Compassion, featuring Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi. Free to the public. Please RSVP: bit.ly/4AbpIH4
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Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi
Solving Global Child Labor With Compassion
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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Did you know the FDA doesn't review every ingredient added to your food? A loophole lets companies determine an ingredient is safe using their own private research, without ever notifying the agency. Learn more about what is “Generally Recognized as Safe” (GRAS): ow.ly/Q4cg50ZOoFP
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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Seats are filling up, and the countdown is starting. In just ONE week, top experts, regulators, and industry leaders will come together for the two-day Future of Trust conference, tackling AI's impact in fraud and healthcare. Grab your spot! Sept 23 & 24, RSVP: ow.ly/Rn7a50ZNzT1
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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
This is a true tragedy and death #24 this year for children who died in hot cars. The news clip points out how this can happen to anyone. ow.ly/cczL50ZNYtF
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Peoria parents face felony charges after 5-year-old found unresponsive in family vehicle
A close family friend says a tragic misunderstanding may have led to the boy being left inside the vehicle after a church celebration.
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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Last week, 25 years after 9/11, the people who worked at Windows on the World came back together. They read the names of the 73 coworkers they lost. Then they kept doing what those coworkers started, fighting for fair pay in an industry that still hasn't caught up. ow.ly/LNxX50ZNqLh
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25 years after 9/11, Windows on the World workers join one another in solidarity
Survivors honor 73 restaurant workers who passed away in the 9/11 attacks while renewing their fight for a living wage
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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Artificial intelligence is a double-edged sword. Learn how scammers are using Artificial Intelligence to defraud people, and how the experts are using AI to stop them. Experts close out Day 1 with a look at what's coming. RSVP: ow.ly/hpSk50ZNzx6 #AI #Fraud #Scam #PublicPolicy
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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
The 2026 Trumpeter Awards wouldn't be possible without the sponsors standing behind our mission. Thank you to every business and organization across all levels for supporting the fight for consumers and workers nationwide. Interested in joining them? ow.ly/uVbU50ZISMo
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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Inmates using contraband phones are scamming families across the U.S., pretending to be bail bondsmen, court officials, and jury duty officers. These calls are designed to create panic. Before sending any money, take a moment to verify directly with the jail or court. ow.ly/7t1i50ZNsVI 
Black and white photo of an empty prison cell with a bed and book.
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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
When gas prices spike, it doesn't stay at the pump. Diesel just hit a record high, and that means higher prices on groceries and everyday goods too. Prices rose 0.4% last month alone, four times faster than the month before, and consumers are feeling it everywhere. ow.ly/iCZj50ZNnkK
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No relief from inflation as Middle East clashes lifts fuel prices to painful levels
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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
AI-powered healthcare is showing up in living rooms, not just hospitals. As AI moves into everyday life, this panel looks at what's at stake for patients. RSVP: ow.ly/hyFQ50ZMNmp #AI #DigitalHealth #PatientRights #Healthcare #PublicPolicy
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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
State and federal lawmakers are moving on AI fraud. This panel weighs which proposals actually hold up. RSVP: ow.ly/gcLC50ZMNjs #AI #Fraud #PublicPolicy #Legislation #ConsumerProtection
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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Happy birthday to Florence Kelley, NCL's first general secretary, who led the organization for over 30 years and is remembered as one of the most influential social reformers of the 20th century. Her work still shapes how NCL fights for consumers and workers today. ow.ly/HXy050ZMN2u
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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Behind every insurance coverage decision, there might be an algorithm now. Experts examine how Artificial Intelligence is reshaping health insurance, and what accountability and consumer protections should look like. RSVP: ow.ly/hgaw50ZMItT #AI #HealthInsurance #Healthcare KFF
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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Veterans are being targeted by a new mail scam promising extra VA benefits through a fake "Veterans Savings Program." The postcards push urgency and ask for personal information,  which are both major red flags. More: fraud.org/scammers-target-veterans-…  #veterans #scams
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National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) @nordrare.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Catch #NORD CEO Pam Gavin discussing the future of #AI in biomedicine for rare diseases at this @nationalconsumers.bsky.social event on Sept. 24! Let's make AI work for #RareDisease patients.
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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Twelve months and countless new scams. What has actually changed? Kicking off Day 1 of the Future of Trust conference, this panel breaks down what's shifted in AI-enabled fraud over the past year. RSVP: ow.ly/gqWs50ZMmAy #AI #Fraud #Scam #PublicPolicy #ConsumerProtection
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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
New medical treatments used to take a decade to develop. Artificial Intelligence might cut that in half. Experts weigh in on how AI is accelerating biomedical breakthroughs, and who stands to benefit. RSVP: ow.ly/EhLB50ZLCe4 #AI #Healthcare #PatientAccess #PublicPolicy @nordrare.bsky.social
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HEAL California @healcalifornia.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Getting sick can cost you long after you leave the hospital. In the new Code WACK!, Sally Greenberg of the National Consumers League talks medical debt, hospital lawsuits, upfront credit cards, and why even insured patients can end up owing big. #MedicalDebt loom.ly/czJpWA0
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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
October 6 in Washington, DC, we're honoring NAACP's Derrick Johnson, Rep. Debbie Dingell, Gov. Mike DeWine, and Justice for Migrant Women's Mónica Ramírez at the 2026 Trumpeter Awards Dinner. As you grab your tickets, look back at last year’s celebrations: youtu.be/CWqeonpD3uc #ConsumerProtection
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NCL Trumpeter Awards Dinner 2025
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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Gas has never topped $4/gal on Labor Day, until now. This year it did. Costs are low when fuel economy standards are high. NCL has been saying this for months. Rolling back these protections now, during an energy price shock, deepens the pain consumers are already feeling. ow.ly/ez1Y50ZLvor 
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Gas prices at record high for any Labor Day, as diesel hits all-time record
The average price of regular gas was $4.15 a gallon on Labor Day, well above the Labor Day weekend record of $3.82 from 2012, and diesel was at a new all-time record of $5.90.
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The Child Labor Coalition @childlaborclc.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Jacky lost pieces of her childhood when she started working in the fields at age 11. This year, she stood before officials from 100+ countries and made sure they couldn't look away. Jacky interned with CLC in 2023. Read more about her story: ow.ly/oEqC50ZIZF3 #LaborDay #ChildLabor
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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
The 40-hour workweek wasn't always the norm, it was won. NCL's first leader, Florence Kelley, worked with Frances Perkins, laying groundwork for labor protections Americans still rely on today. Our CEO traces that history and its connection to today's supply chains: ow.ly/rHY850ZJXUI
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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Labor Day exists because workers organized & demanded fair hours and safe conditions that weren't default. NCL was born from that same fight in 1899. This year, we helped stop child labor rollbacks in Ohio & stood up for exploited visa workers. Every worker deserves a system still fighting for them.
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