Public Interest Research Group
Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2016
Opposition to expanded overtime rules
U.S. PIRG joined conservative organizations in opposing Obama administration overtime regulations, a position that drew criticism in the press.
Controversy over automatic student fees
Campus PIRG funding through automatic student-activity-fee billing and opt-out systems has prompted criticism, legal challenges, and disputes over consent, transparency, and the allocation of student funds.
Labor-practice allegations involving the Fund for the Public Interest
The Fund for the Public Interest has faced lawsuits and allegations concerning unfair or exploitative canvasser labor practices and opposition to unionization efforts.