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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The Pain Project: Alternatives to Opioids
This episode of NCL’s “We Can Do This!” health podcast is focused on alternatives to opioids for pain control.
Consumers and music lovers beware: My piano-moving scams saga
April 12, 2024: I often tell the staff that the only recent scam I almost fell for was the piano-moving scam.
Former Child Farmworker Advocating for Change – National Consumers League
By Reid Maki, Child Labor Coalition Coordinator
At the…
Consumerist.com Honored With Consumer Education Leadership Award – National Consumers League
By John Breyault, Vice President of Public Policy, Telecommunications…
Making Sense of Food Scares – National Consumers League
By Courtney Brein, NCL Food Safety and Nutrition Fellow
While…
Trumpeter Awards a Success – National Consumers League
Last week's Trumpeter Awards Dinner and Reception, where NCL…
NCL Honoring Kroft, Solis with Trumpeter Award – National Consumers League
Tonight the National Consumers League will honor Steve Kroft,…
Preventive Care – A Luxury We Should All Be Afforded – National Consumers League
by Mimi Johnson, NCL Health Policy Associate
Taking center…
2009 Trumpeter Awards: National Consumers League to honor Labor Secretary Solis, CBS News’ Kroft for careers in service – National Consumers League
September 29, 2009Contact: 202-835-3323, media@nclnet.org
Washington,…
Consumer group to honor media leaders with ethics in telecommunications awards – National Consumers League
September 29, 2009Contact: 202-835-3323, media@nclnet.org
Washington,…
Swine Flu 2.0 – Are You Prepared? – National Consumers League
As the new school year is well underway, the second wave of swine…
Consumer groups oppose Ticketmaster-Live Nation merger – National Consumers League
September 28, 2009Contact: 202-835-3323, media@nclnet.orgWashington,…
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