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CU calls on House to reject net neutrality repeal
Internet providers should not limit your choices to their preferred sites View full post on Consumer Protection Stories
NFL owners say they’ll continue to support retirees during lockout
Jojo Doria – AHN Sports Contributor New York, NY, United States (AHN Sports) – NFL owners have indicated assurance to retirees regarding their commitment to continue to fund pensions and benefits for retired players during the lockout. Green Bay Packers president Mark Murphy and Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson, who are on the owners’ labor [...]
CU calls on WA Senators to pass insurance reforms
Bill would give consumers access to critical information about their health insurance premiums View full post on Consumer Protection Stories
Philippine Airlines to rely on partner carriers during strike
Kris Alingod – AHN News Contributor Manila, Philippines (AHN) – Philippine Airlines continued to face labor issues on Friday even as it assured passengers that it was ready for the worst — the first strike by the carrier’s biggest union in more than a decade. “We apologize to our passengers for whatever anxiety and inconvenience [...]
UK agrees to hike Gurkha pensions
Anil Giri – AHN News Correspondent Kathmandu, Nepal (AHN) – The British government has announced an increase in the pensions of veteran Gurkhas beginning in April. Wrapping up a visit to Nepal on Wednesday, the British Minister for Defense Personnel, Welfare and Veterans, Andrew Robathan, announced a 9.6 percent hike in retirement pay for Gurkha [...]
CU comments regarding the FDA’s proposed voluntary notification procedure for GRAS substances
CU opposes this change because this policy will weaken food safety View full post on Consumer Protection Stories
Labor protests turn violent in London
David Goodhue – AHN News Reporter London, United Kingdom (AHN) – The largest protest in London since the beginning of the invasion of Iraq in 2003 turned violent Saturday when anarchists attacked what they considered symbols of capitalism, including shops and a luxury hotel. Hundreds of thousands of mostly peaceful demonstrators converged on Hyde Park [...]
CU testimony supporting ME bill against BPA
CU supports Maine bill phasing out BPA from baby bottles, sippy cups, reusable food and drink containers View full post on Consumer Protection Stories
Study: Workplace gender disparity more visible, prevalent
Ayinde O. Chase – AHN News Editor Chicago, IL, United States (AHN) – According to a recent CareerBuilder survey, perceptions of unequal pay and career advancement opportunities are increasing in the workplace. Thirty-eight percent of female workers said they feel they are paid less than their male colleagues in the same roles that also have [...]
CU comments on AT&T’s bid to buy T-Mobile USA
Federal regulators should take a hard look at the potential harm to consumers and competition View full post on Consumer Protection Stories
