US consumer watchdog broadens layoffs beyond probationary staff, sources say
A new category of employees at the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau received termination notices on Thursday, ...
Consumers are boycotting major retailers. Here's what they plan for 'blackout' on Feb. 28
A growing number of organizations and activists are calling on consumers to boycott retailers. We explain why.
‘Shut it down’: Consumers are boycotting major retailers. Here’s what shoppers plan for Feb. 28
Calls are mounting for consumers to boycott retailers. Here's why, and which California businesses are among those targeted.
Consumers plan to boycott major retailers. Why? All about planned Feb. 28 ‘blackout’
Calls are mounting for consumers to boycott retailers. Here's why, and which businesses are among those targeted.
Consumers are boycotting major retailers. Here’s what shoppers plan for Feb. 28 ‘blackout’
Calls are mounting for consumers to boycott retailers. Here's why, and which California businesses are among those targeted.
Protest erupts after US consumer watchdog boss tells staff to stop work
Acting CFPB Director Russell Vought, a longtime budget hawk, took control of the agency on Friday. He is the architect of the ...
Democrats vow to fight shutdown of consumer watchdog agency
A group of 191 House and Senate Democrats sent a letter to Russell Vought, the newly installed director of the Office of ...
What is 'The 24-hour Economic Blackout?' What to know about Feb. 28 national no-spending day
Many Americans won't spend money at major retailers for a day. Why the no-spend day is gaining traction now, and the Ohio ...
Tariffs may soon spike costs of cars, household goods, consumer tech
On the campaign trail, Trump promised to lower prices of groceries, cars, gas, housing, and other goods, AP News noted. But ...
New CFPB chief closes headquarters, tells all staff they must not do 'any work tasks'
The edict comes as Russell Vought takes over at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Vought has ordered work to halt at ...
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'Green vest’ workers fight for union representation on REI board
Unionized REI employees are determined to have a seat at the table of board directors at the beloved outdoor gear company.
Fashion Industry Regulations Don’t Do Enough to Protect Workers or the Planet — Here’s Why
“I think what we’re ultimately trying to do is reduce the impact,” states Maxine Bédat, a lawyer turned founder and director ...