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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Child Labor Coalition lauds Wage and Hour’s Child Labor Enforcement Strategies that includes creating a fund for victims and use of “hot goods” provisions
The National Consumers League's Child Labor Coalition, representing 37 groups engaged in the fight against domestic and global child labor, expresses support for the innovative enforcement strategies in this week’s enforcement action by the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor.
Child Labor Coalition welcomes the Senate Introduction of the Children’s Act for Responsible Employment and Farm Safety Act of 2024 (CARE Act)
With the beginning of Farmworker Awareness Week today, the Child Labor Coalition, representing 37 groups engaged in the fight against domestic and global child labor, applauds Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) and for introducing the Children’s Act for Responsible Employment and Farm Safety (CARE).
National Consumers League applauds Sen. Dodd’s introduction of finance reform bill – National Consumers League
November 10, 2009Contact: 202-835-3323, media@nclnet.org
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It’s Time to Do the Right Thing and End the Worst Form of U.S. Child Labor – National Consumers League
Note: This blog posting was originally posted at Media Voices…
Coalition Calls for Congressional Support of FDA Action on Tainted Oysters – National Consumers League
By Courtney Brein, Linda Golodner Food Safety and Nutrition…
Overdraft Fees Gouging Consumers – National Consumers League
By Sally Greenberg, NCL Executive Director
NCL joined a number…
Teen’s Death Raises Concern About One of the “Worst Jobs” for Teens – National Consumers League
by Reid Maki, Coordinator of the Child Labor Coalition
For the…
National Consumers League warns about work on traveling sales crews after remains of Colorado teen recovered – National Consumers League
November 2, 2009Contact: 202-835-3323, media@nclnet.org
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Beware of H1N1 Scams – National Consumers League
With the increasing need for H1N1 flu vaccinations, the popularity…
FDA to Demand Truth in Front-of-Package Nutrition Claims – National Consumers League
By Courtney Brein, Linda Golodner Food Safety and Nutrition Fellow
Last…
SEC Chairman’s Announcement of a Review of Retirement Products Highlights Successful Solutions Forum on Fraud – National Consumers League
10/28 Update: Couldn't attend? Read the transcript or watch the…
National Cyber Security Month: Protect yourself from e-ghosts and goblins – National Consumers League
October 22, 2009Fake check scams, other frauds masquerading as…
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Please contact NCL Communications Department:
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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