In today's consumer landscape, credit card solicitation has become an aggressive and intrusive practice, impacting both customers and employees alike. As an employee in the retail sector, I face immense pressure from my employers to not only promote but also sign up customers for company credit cards, regardless of their actual financial needs or interests. This aggressive sales tactic is more than just a nuisance—it is potentially harmful and unethical.

Every day, countless individuals like me feel the strain of being required to "push" credit cards onto unwilling customers, many of whom already struggle with existing credit obligations. According to The Federal Reserve's report, the average credit card debt per American household is over $6,000, a staggering amount that clearly highlights the risk of unsolicited credit card offers adding to consumers' financial burdens.

Furthermore, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has noted that aggressive credit card marketing can often lead consumers into financial traps, burdening them with high-interest rates and excessive fees that were not properly communicated at the time of signing up. Without proper regulation, these misleading practices only exacerbate existing financial inequalities and risks.

For employees, the pressure of meeting such sales targets is immense, leading to workplace dissatisfaction and potential job insecurity. No one should have to fear for their job simply because they prioritize customer welfare over sales quotas.

We call upon legislative bodies to enact laws prohibiting businesses from requiring employees to solicit, coerce, or pressure customers into signing up for credit cards. It is essential that such interactions, if they must exist, be initiated solely by informed and willing consumers rather than aggressive sales tactics.

By signing this petition, you lend your voice to protect consumers from unnecessary debt and support employees in creating a fairer, safer workplace environment. Together, we can urge legislators to take swift action against this predatory practice, fostering a more ethical and consumer-focused market.