Knowledge: organizations
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Links
- Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada
http://www.chfc.ca/ - A comprehensive site about an organization devoted to providing co-operative housing information specifically to Canadians.
- Cooperative Information Super Highway
http://www.coop.org/ - Information about cooperatives, and the International Cooperative Alliance.
- The National Consumers League
http://www.natlconsumersleague.org/ - This organization sponsors the National Fraud Information Center, Internet Fraud Watch, and child labor protections.
- Netcheck Commerce Bureau
http://www.netcheck.com/ - Promotes ethical business practices worldwide.
- The Better Contractors Bureau
http://www.the-bcb.net - Assists homeowners in search of reliable contractors who adhere to a code of ethics and offer fair pricing, good products and workmanship.
- Consumers Union
http://www.consumersunion.org/ - Materials developed by Consumers Union's advocacy offices on a variety of consumer issues, including health care, financial services, food safety, and product safety.
- Consumer Connection
http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/sc_consu/engdoc/homepage.html - Consumer law, recalls, frauds, consumer awareness. Office of Consumer Affairs, Industry Canada.
- Better Business Bureau, U.S. and Canada
http://www.bbb.org/ - Helping consumers and businesses maintain an ethical marketplace.
- Homeowners Against Deficient Dwellings HADD
http://www.hadd.com - A consumer protection group for homeowners and homebuyers.
- Jewellers Vigilance Canada Inc.
http://www.jewellersvigilance.ca/ - A non-profit association dedicated to the betterment of the jewelry industry in Canada by advancing ethical practices within the industry and promoting consumer protection by assisting government and law enforcement agencies with issues ranging from misleading advertising and misrepresentation to smuggling and trademark infringement.
- National Assn. of Railroad Passsengers
http://www.narprail.org - This national organization, does not represent the interest of those who are advocating the revival of old steam trains; but preferably modern, economically viable, and environmentally safe surface transportation.
- ECHO: Executive Council of Home Owners
http://echo-ca.org - The Executive Council of Homeowners (ECHO) is a nonprofit membership corporation dedicated to assisting California homeowners associations. ECHO provides help to homeowners associations on many fronts: finances, legal issues, insurance, maintenance, and management. Members receive help through conferences, trade shows, seminars, a 48-page monthly magazine, and publications.
- Nonprofit Watch
http://www.nonprofitwatch.org/ - Investigate public interest groups and raise issues regarding transparency, conflicts of interest, and accountability within the nonprofit community.
- Safety Equipment Institute
http://www.seinet.org/ - This is a safety certification organization.
- Canadian Council of Better Business Bureaus
http://www.canadiancouncilbbb.ca - The Canadian Council of Better Business Bureaus (CCBBB) is located in Ottawa , Ontario, Canada, and is the governing body of the 14 Better Business Bureaus across Canada.
- California Council of Service Advocates, Inc.
http://www.home.earthlink.net/~ccsa - A non-profit advocacy and consumer rights group, organized under IRC & 501(c)(4). Facilitates self-help resource workshops, complaint resolution; monitors ethical standards in delivery of quality level consumer and public services.
- Texas Watch
http://www.texaswatch.org - An organization with info on health matters.
- The Better Business Bureau of the Maritime Provinces Inc.
http://www.bbbmp.ca - The Better Business Bureau exists to promote mutually beneficial relationships between buyer and seller based on responsible business practices. Consumer Information, Advocacy and Protection.
- Preferred Businesses of America
http://www.preferredbiz.com - Organization that researches and qualifies service companies for the consumer such as roofers, plumbers, contractors, home remodelers, and many other services.
- Household HSBC Watch
http://www.householdwatch.com/ - Watchdog group and activist coalition reports consumer complaints about this international financial services company.
- Consumer Action
http://www.consumer-action.org/ - Advocacy group focuses on defending consumer rights, referring consumers to complaint-handling agencies through free hotline, publishing educational materials.
- Consumer Federation of America
http://www.consumerfed.org - Consumer advocacy organization lobbying on issues such as health, insurance, financial services, agriculture, food safety, housing, firearms, product safety, and product liability.
- Citizens Advice Bureau
http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/ - Helps people resolve their money, legal and other problems by providing information and advice, and by influencing policymakers.
- Secure Your Healthcare
http://secureyourhealthcare.org - Opposes federal legislation which will exempt Association Health Plans from state consumer healthcare protection laws. Includes list of allied organizations and contact information.
- Eseal
http://www.eseal.co.uk - Eseal is an association committed to raising the basic standards of e-commerce and internet shopping in the UK. Includes details for membership and directory.
- Don't Buy CDs
http://sky.prohosting.com/dontborg/ - A consumer organization boycotting the recording industry for creating copy protected disks and shutting down file trading in violation of consumers' fair use rights.
- National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA)
http://www.naca.net/ - An association of more than 1000 attorneys and consumer advocates who have a wide range of experience curbing abusive and predatory business practices and promoting justice for consumers.
- Safebuy UK
http://www.safebuy.org.uk/ - Accreditation scheme for web retailers. Authorised by TrustUK which is supported by the UK government.
- TRUSTe
http://www.truste.com/ - Independent, non-profit, global initiative aimed at building trust and confidence in online transactions through the adoption of a branded trustmark informing users of how personal information is handled by online organizations.
- Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Trading Standards Unit
http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/rbwm/ - Advises on and enforces a range of laws relating to the quality, quantity, price, description and safety of goods and services supplied by businesses.
- AACNCCLUB
http://www.aacncclub.com/ - Engine casting numbers organization.
- Bracknell Forest Trading Standards
http://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/tradingstandards - Information and advice about the Trading Standards Service provided by Bracknell Forest Borough Council for consumers and businesses.
- International Consumer Rights Protection Council
http://www.icrpc.org/ - Provides guidance and help to take action through the Consumer Court against the defaulter whether it is a manufacturer, dealer, educational institute or service provider. Based in India.
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