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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Associations Lead Way on Bangladeshi Garment Safety Reforms
In the wake of a deadly Bangladesh factory collapse, the National Retail Federation and other associations partnered to improve…
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Appeals Court: Medical Groups Have Class-Action Standing
The New York State Psychiatric Association won a significant victory in its legal battle against UnitedHealthcare after an…
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Prison Administrators: Reconsider Solitary Confinement
With the help of a new study that helps quantify the scope of solitary confinement, the Association of…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
A Batty Idea: Why Wind Turbines Are Slowing Down This Fall
With the backing of the American Wind Energy Association, 17 different turbine manufacturers announced last week that they…
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Labor Relations: Joint-Employer Ruling May Impact Nonprofits
Associations and other nonprofits with certain business structures and operations---such as for-profit subsidiaries, management by association management companies,…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Tuesday Buzz: The Cramped Airline Seat Blues
A consumer advocacy group calls for a standard airline seat size—with the help of 30,000 friends. Also: how…
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Financial Groups Critical of Federal Complaint Database
In comments to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, groups representing banks and credit unions maintain that the current…
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After Recent Attacks, Police Organizations Turn to Congress
Concerned about their members’ safety following a deadly two-week stretch, the Fraternal Order of Police and National Association…
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Railroad Passengers Group Warns Against Screening Plan
After the recent foiled terror plot on a high-speed Paris-bound train, U.S. lawmakers are urging the Transportation Security…
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Transportation Committee Pushes for Clarity on Airline Fees
A U.S. Transportation Department advisory committee this week recommended that airlines transparently disclose fees and seat sizes to…
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Library Groups Offer Support to FCC in Net Neutrality Case
A coalition of library organizations has stepped into the legal showdown between the Federal Communications Commission and the…
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Starting a Trend? French Retailers Take Stand on Food Waste
With legislative pressure ramping up in France, a number of the country’s retailers said last week that they…
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How One Association Drummed Up a Moment of Advocacy
Seeing the potential for negative effects on amputees from an obscure Medicare policy change, the American Orthotic &…
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Canadian Medical Association Favors Fossil Fuel Divestment
In a move that many delegates admitted was largely symbolic, Canada’s largest medical association last month voted to…
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Association to CDC: Include Hearing Loss in Disability Survey
The Hearing Loss Association of America is requesting a meeting with CDC and White House officials to address…
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In Protest, Latin Builders Association Dumps Trump Hotel
The largest Hispanic construction association in the United States has decided to move an event previously scheduled at…
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Traffic Jam: Associations React to Urban Mobility Scorecard
The nation’s roads are more packed now than they’ve ever been, according to a new report out of…
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Internet Association Raises Concerns Over Student-Privacy Bill
A proposed bill that would boost privacy rights for students is far too broad, according to the trade…
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Labor Board Ruling Puts Unions, Associations at Odds
Thursday’s ruling on joint employment issues received a frosty reception from major business groups—particularly in the franchise space—though…
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Cyberbullying Stalls “America’s Favorite Veterinarian” Contest
The annual contest, which highlights the work of veterinary professionals, ended early after activists opposed to declawing used…
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New Coalition Aims to Bring Standards to Dietary Supplement Industry
The growing dietary supplement industry has moved one step closer to safety standardization.
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Awards Industry to Football Star: Participation Matters, Too
An NFL linebacker drew headlines recently when he took away his sons' sports participation awards. That personal decision…
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CrossFit, Groups Fight Over DC Personal Trainer Regulations
Forthcoming regulations for personal trainers in the District of Columbia have many in the industry—particularly those affiliated with…
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American Cancer Society Maps Cancer’s Toll on America
To assist in its advocacy efforts, the American Cancer Society is mapping cancer mortality rates and state legislative…
