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The work of the National Consumers League is making a difference in people’s lives across the country. Meet some of the consumers touched by our programs.
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Preventing yet another victim
Paige, 55, a Nashville wife and mother of two, answered an employment ad for secret shoppers. Before sending payment to the scammers, she reached out to NCL.
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Building a stronger generation
A grease fire flared up in Decklan’s kitchen. As his family scrambled and panicked, fearing that the whole house might erupt in flames, Decklan remained calm. He hurried over to the pantry, grabbed some baking soda, and dumped it on the fire quickly extinguishing the blaze.
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Script Your Future saved my life
Cincinnati resident Charles, 45, lost his computer business — and health insurance— during a time of economic downturn. A diabetic, Charles was now unable to afford his medication. He stopped taking it which made him seriously ill and put his life at risk.
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For a safer workplace
Jeremy is a fast-food worker who has been employed at a number of Chipotle restaurants in New York City. When he was just 20 years old, he took part in an NCL research project that revealed that management practices within the fast food chain were putting workers—and food safety for customers—at risk.
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Entries by NCL staff
Independence Day: Freedom to… – National Consumers League
July 1, 2016 in imported workers_rights /by NCL staffThis guest post was originally published at the Human Rights at Home blog. Even amidst the barbeques, beach trips, and sales during 4th of July weekend, most Americans are quick […]
Increased utilization of the HPV vaccine critical to preventing cervical and other cancers – National Consumers League
June 30, 2016 in Blog, Blog, health, Blogs, food from_the_experts /by NCL staffWith these numbers, you would think that the public would be clamoring to get this cancer prevention vaccine.
Protect your skin! Be sun-smart this summer – National Consumers League
June 29, 2016 in imported from_the_experts /by NCL staffIf you ask Americans what the largest organ in their body is, my guess is that a good number would never think to say their skin. But not only is […]
Geneva convenes: COPOLCO or Committee on Consumer Safety – National Consumers League
June 16, 2016 in imported from_the_experts /by NCL staffThis week, I’ve been in Geneva with an international group of consumer experts and advocates who are members of COPOLCO, or the Committee on Consumer Policy. COPOLCO is the consumer […]
NCL joins education campaign to help seniors safely buy drugs online – National Consumers League
June 7, 2016 in imported counterfeit drugs, fraud, illegal online pharmacies, prescription medications your_health /by NCL staffOver the last century, the number of Americans aged 65 and older has increased exponentially, and studies show that this trend will continue for the foreseeable future.
Stopping robocalls takes a village – National Consumers League
May 19, 2016 in Blog, Blog, health, Blogs, food from_the_experts /by NCL staffThanks to all those consumer complaints and the diligent work of consumer advocates, Congress passed the Do-Not-Call Implementation Act of 2003.
NCL proud of Treasury choice to place Harriet Tubman on new $20 bill – National Consumers League
April 25, 2016 in imported from_the_experts /by NCL staffThe National Consumers League (NCL) applauds U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew’s decision to put abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill. We had campaigned for our pioneering early leader, Florence […]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau cracks down on phony student loan assistance scams – National Consumers League
April 10, 2016 in imported from_the_experts /by NCL staffIn the aftermath of the subprime loan crash of 2008, Congress enacted the Dodd-Frank Act in 2010. With that Act, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) was created. Senator Elizabeth […]
Quartz countertops posing threat to workers – National Consumers League
April 9, 2016 in imported from_the_experts /by NCL staffWorker health and safety is perennial issue in America. NCL’s early leaders, Florence Kelley and Frances Perkins, fought for safety in mines, mills, and factories Both lived through the tragedy […]