Our Impact
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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NCL on Upcoming Congressional Hearings with UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty
Tomorrow, the Senate Finance Committee and House Energy and Commerce Committee will hear from UnitedHealth Group CEO on the insurance company’s cyberattack that put millions of medical records and patient privacy at risk.
Consumer groups welcome protections in FAA reauthorization agreement, urge continued improvements
Today, U.S. House and Senate negotiators released their bipartisan and bicameral compromise bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration.
Mary Gardiner Jones (1921-2010) – National Consumers League
Last week, consumer advocates paid tribute to Mary Gardiner Jones,…
Death Highlights the Dangers of Teen Work with Machinery – National Consumers League
By Reid Maki, Coordinator of the Child Labor Coalition
It’s…
Don’t waste your money-or your health-on counterfeit drugs – National Consumers League
When shopping around for prescription medications, watch out…
TicketDisaster.org urges DOJ to investigate Ticketmaster/Live Nation merger – National Consumers League
January 8, 2010Contact: John Breyault, NCL (202) 207-2819, johnb@nclnet.org orShannon…
LifeSmarts State Competitions Heating Up – National Consumers League
Just a week into 2010, and it’s easy to see that the online…
TicketDisaster.org coalition corrects reports on DOJ action on Ticketmaster-Live Nation merger – National Consumers League
January 6, 2010Contact: (202) 835-3323, media@nclnet.org
Washington,…
Help us Protect Farmworker Children! Help Us Pass the CARE Act! – National Consumers League
By Reid Maki, Coordinator of the Child Labor Coalition
2010…
Narrow New Year’s Day Escape from Blank TV Screens – National Consumers League
By Sally Greenberg, NCL Executive Director
Talk about “brinksmanship.”…
A consumer guide to dietary supplements – National Consumers League
Dietary supplements, including vitamins, minerals, herbs and…
Foodborne illness making millions of Americans sick – National Consumers League
Foodborne illness causes 76 million Americans to fall sick, 325,000…
Media Toolkit
For media requests
NCL’s office is open Mon. — Fri., 9am — 5pm, Eastern Time.
Please contact NCL Communications Department:
Melody Merin
Senior Director of Communications
(202) 207-2831
melodym@nclnet.org
NCL offers expert policy staff available to speak on a variety of subjects, including:
Consumer issues (general), workers’ rights issues: Sally Greenberg
Privacy, telecommunications, fraud, travel and entertainment industries, data security: John Breyault
Child labor issues: Reid Maki
Health care policy: Robin Strongin
Food policy, safety, food waste, and nutrition: Nancy Glick
Consumer literacy and teens’ spending habits, education, etc.: Lisa Hertzberg