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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Featured Content
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.
Consumer Groups Call on President and Congress to Pursue Strong Consumer Agenda – National Consumers League
February 1, 2013Contact: Carol McKay, NCL, (412) 945-3242, carolm@nclnet.org
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Script Your Future launches second annual student challenge to improve medication adherence – National Consumers League
January 30, 2013Contact: Carol McKay, NCL, (412) 945-3242, carolm@nclnet.org
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Consumer group laments court ruling over constitutionality of Obama NLRB appointments – National Consumers League
January 25, 2013Contact: Carol McKay, NCL Communications, (412)…
NCL expresses concern over new Apple child labor revelations – National Consumers League
January 25, 2013Contact: Carol McKay, NCL Communications, (412)…
NCL commends DOL for new rule to strengthen mine health and safety measures – National Consumers League
January 22, 2013
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The National Consumers League adopts historic policy in support of immigration reform – National Consumers League
January 17, 2013
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Survey: Consumers support improved conditions for restaurant workers – National Consumers League
January 16, 2013
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NCL praises departing Secretary of Labor Solis for contributions to America’s working families – National Consumers League
January 9, 2013
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NCL: Kudos to FDA for releasing ‘essential rules’ to transform food safety system – National Consumers League
January 4, 2013
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Consumer group applauds David Sunflower Seeds for reversing deceptive sodium labeling practices – National Consumers League
December 19, 2012
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