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.
World Day Against Child Labor – National Consumers League
By Paula Osborn, NCL Public Policy Intern
Paula is a child labor…
An Intern’s Insight: Introducing Tara Moore – National Consumers League
By: Tara Moore, Communications Intern
Tara is interning this…
Acupuncture, Anyone? – National Consumers League
By Ria Eapen, Health Policy Associate
Many consumers rely upon…
Debt is a Pain, Literally – National Consumers League
The Associated Press has reported that millions of Americans…
Salmonella Outbreak! – National Consumers League
Supermarkets, fast-food chains, and restaurants have pulled certain…
Wishing Sen. Kennedy a Speedy Recovery! – National Consumers League
NCL Executive Director, Sally Greenberg, and Chair of the Board…
NCL to DOL: investigate allegations of child labor violations in Kosher slaughterhouse – National Consumers League
June 4, 2008Contact: 202-835-3323, media@nclnet.org
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Knock-knock: Don’t Let Deception in the Door! – National Consumers League
You hear a knock at your door. You look through the peephole…
Congratulations, Class of 2008! Now Pay Up – National Consumers League
While millions of college students are frantically trying to…
Knock-knock: don’t let deception in the door! – National Consumers League
June 1, 2008Contact: 202-835-3323, media@nclnet.org
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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