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Consumers' League of New York City
Founded in 1891, this pioneering reform organization used consumer influence to challenge sweatshops and improve working conditions in New York City. Its investigations and campaigns helped bring issues such as child labor, minimum wage, equal pay, and protections for women workers into public debate.
3 Audiobooks
Consumers' Cooperative Societies in New York State
by Consumers' League of New York City
Behind the Scenes in a Hotel
by Consumers' League of New York City
Behind the scenes in a restaurant: A study of 1017 women restaurant employees
by Consumers' League of New York City
About the author
The Consumers' League of New York City was formed in 1891 following an investigation by Alice Woodbridge, secretary of the Working Women's Society. The League encouraged shoppers to support businesses that treated workers fairly, helping make everyday purchasing a tool for social reform.
Through investigations, reports, publicity, and legislative campaigns, the organization advocated for better working conditions, especially for women and children. Its work addressed child labor, minimum wage, equal pay, industrial homework, and protections for migrant workers and their families.