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
The Board and staff of the National Consumers League expresses condolences to Congressman Raskin on loss of his beloved son
At a time when almost 75 percent of American adults are overweight or obese and as many as six in 10 have one or more diet-related chronic disease, NCL is concerned that the just released 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines don't contain clear enough recommendations on added sugars and alcohol consumption.
NCL congratulates President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris
NCL looks forward to building a strong relationship with the Biden-Harris Administration to advance the issues of democracy, which go hand-in-hand with consumer and worker protections.
NCL statement on violent Capitol insurrection
These acts of terror and threats of violence toward our elected officials January 6 have no place in this country, and they cannot be condoned or tolerated.
The Board and staff of the National Consumers League expresses condolences to Congressman Raskin on loss of his beloved son
At a time when almost 75 percent of American adults are overweight or obese and as many as six in 10 have one or more diet-related chronic disease, NCL is concerned that the just released 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines don't contain clear enough recommendations on added sugars and alcohol consumption.
NCL congratulates President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris
NCL looks forward to building a strong relationship with the Biden-Harris Administration to advance the issues of democracy, which go hand-in-hand with consumer and worker protections.
Consumer group: 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines falls short on alcohol, sugar recommendations
At a time when almost 75 percent of American adults are overweight or obese and as many as six in 10 have one or more diet-related chronic disease, NCL is concerned that the just released 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines don't contain clear enough recommendations on added sugars and alcohol consumption.
National Consumers League applauds Congress for surprise billing protections for consumers
NCL is deeply disappointed at the Department of Transportation’s decision late Friday to finalize its Rule on Defining Unfair or Deceptive Practices.
NCL testified before CDC committee on COVID-19 vaccine recommendations
NCL is deeply disappointed at the Department of Transportation’s decision late Friday to finalize its Rule on Defining Unfair or Deceptive Practices.
NCL statement on White House pressure to approve COVID-19 vaccine
NCL is deeply disappointed at the Department of Transportation’s decision late Friday to finalize its Rule on Defining Unfair or Deceptive Practices.
NCL testified before FDA committee meeting on Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
NCL is deeply disappointed at the Department of Transportation’s decision late Friday to finalize its Rule on Defining Unfair or Deceptive Practices.
National Consumers League statement on DOT’s Unfair and Deceptive Practices Rule
NCL is deeply disappointed at the Department of Transportation’s decision late Friday to finalize its Rule on Defining Unfair or Deceptive Practices.
NCL applauds Florida’s popular vote to raise state minimum wage
On November 3, Florida voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure to raise the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2026.