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.
Are banks doing enough to protect their customers from fraud? – National Consumers League
by Susan Grant
The answer, in my opinion, is that they can…
Entertainment Industry Making Child Labor Abuse News – National Consumers League
Last week, the parent company of American Idols Live Tour ‘07’…
Child Labor in America: Wood chipper Tied to Teen Death – National Consumers League
by Darlene Adkins, VP for Public Policy at NCL and Coordinator…
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month: Avoid ID Theft Online – National Consumers League
by Susan Grant, Director of NCL's Fraud Center
Everybody knows…
Phony Checks Costing Consumers Billions – National Consumers League
blog posted by Sally Greenberg, NCL Executive Director
The National…
Sally’s Blog: First Week at National Consumers League – National Consumers League
NCL Executive Director
Sally Greenberg
I kicked off my…
Think twice about credit repair offers – National Consumers League
No one can erase negative information if it’s accurate. Only incorrect information can be removed. Accurate information stays on your record for 7 years from the time it’s reported (10 years for bankruptcy).
NCL announces DOJ stipend winners to educate seniors – National Consumers League
Under a grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance in the U.S. Department…
OTC pain relievers and pregnancy – National Consumers League
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, ask your doctor or nurse…
Answers to your questions about OTC painkillers – National Consumers League
Every day millions of consumers turn to over-the-counter (OTC)…
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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