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 applauds Congress’s passage of aviation consumer protection improvements
Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed a bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration through 2028, sending it to the president.
NCL statement on Senate Reintroduction of Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act
Last week, Senate Democrats reintroduced legislation to revamp federal cannabis policy. The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act aims to legalize cannabis at the federal level, create a new regulatory framework for cannabis, expand research into cannabis’ potential and risks, and more.
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)…
Understand your OTC Drug Facts labels – National Consumers League
You're taking more responsibility for your own healthcare, medicating…
Understanding your phone bill – National Consumers League
Life's a lot more complicated than it used to be - and so…
Live well with asthma: Peak flow meters – National Consumers League
Even when you feel like you are breathing well, a peak flow meter…
Parenting a child with asthma is no picnic – National Consumers League
Watching your child have an asthma attack, or even just symptoms,…
Live well with asthma: Know your triggers – National Consumers League
May is Asthma Awareness Month! Did you know that many asthma…
Women’s health: Understanding hormone risk – National Consumers League
Hormone health – whether related to health promotion, disease…
Social responsibility all about worker welfare, survey says – National Consumers League
More than environmental stewardship and philanthropy, nearly…
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