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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Dallas High School team from Pennsylvania wins 2024 National LifeSmarts Championship
Pennsylvania’s Dallas High School students were crowned the 2024 National LifeSmarts Champion in San Diego, California, this past Sunday, April 21.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Watch the National LifeSmarts Championship live at 8:30 am PST on Sunday, April 21
The 30th National LifeSmarts Championship from San Diego will be livestreamed on Sunday, April 21. The semifinal matches begin at 8:30 am PST, and the championship match begins at 10:15 am PST.
Stop! for Brake Safety Awareness – National Consumers League
Everybody's talking about gas and fuel efficiency these…
Unemployed = Unemployment Benefits, Right? – National Consumers League
by Sally Greenberg, NCL Executive Director
Not necessarily. I…
If You’re Cheated Out of Wages, You May Be On Your Own – National Consumers League
by Reid Maki, NCL Director of Social Responsibility and Fair…
NCL applauds passage of historic product safety bill – National Consumers League
August 4, 2008Contact: 202-835-3323, media@nclnet.org
Washington,…
Historic Consumer Product Bill a Boon for Kids’ Safety – National Consumers League
by Sally Greenberg
In my years working as product safety counsel…
Stop for Brake Safety Month – National Consumers League
August 1, 2008Contact: 202-835-3323, media@nclnet.org
Washington,…
Tomatoes, Salmonella, and Traceability – National Consumers League
by Sally Greenberg, NCL Executive Director
I love tomatoes.…
Go Green (and $ave too!) – National Consumers League
These days, global warming sure is the kind of hot topic (sorry)…
Groups call for clear, concise single document from pharmacy – National Consumers League
July 29, 2008Contact: 202-835-3323, media@nclnet.org
Washington,…
In Washington, Advocates and Federal Officials Meet to Address Child Labor Issues – National Consumers League
By Paula Osborn, NCL Public Policy Intern
Around the world,…
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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