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
Child Labor Coalition lauds Wage and Hour’s Child Labor Enforcement Strategies that includes creating a fund for victims and use of “hot goods” provisions
The National Consumers League's Child Labor Coalition, representing 37 groups engaged in the fight against domestic and global child labor, expresses support for the innovative enforcement strategies in this week’s enforcement action by the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor.
Child Labor Coalition welcomes the Senate Introduction of the Children’s Act for Responsible Employment and Farm Safety Act of 2024 (CARE Act)
With the beginning of Farmworker Awareness Week today, the Child Labor Coalition, representing 37 groups engaged in the fight against domestic and global child labor, applauds Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) and for introducing the Children’s Act for Responsible Employment and Farm Safety (CARE).
Orlando to host 20th anniversary National LifeSmarts Championship, April 26-29 – National Consumers League
April 24, 2014Contact: Carol McKay, (724) 799-5392, carolm@nclnet.org
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Advocacy group asks Senators to allow debate on Paycheck Fairness Act – National Consumers League
April 9, 2014 Contact: Ben Klein, National Consumers League (202)…
Advocates welcome executive actions on Equal Pay Day – National Consumers League
April 8, 2014Contact: NCL Communications, Ben Klein, (202) 835-3323,…
National Consumers League supports OSHAs proposal to protect workers from silica dust by updating ‘badly outdated’ standards – National Consumers League
April 4, 2014Contact: Ben Klein, NCL Communications, (202) 835-3323, benk@nclnet.org
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Survey: One third of American parents mistakenly link vaccines to autism – National Consumers League
April 2, 2014Washington, DC—According to a survey released…
Federal agency issues long-delayed life-saving standard to require rear visibility for cars and SUVs – National Consumers League
March 31, 2014Contact: NCL Executive Director, Sally Greenberg 202-835-3323, sallyg@nclnet.org
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National Consumers League statement on FCC actions promoting media diversity and competition – National Consumers League
March 31, 2014Contact: NCL Communications, Ben Klein, (202) 835-3323, benk@nclnet.org
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Fraud alert: New malware scams making April fools out of victims – National Consumers League
March 27, 2014
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Advocates call for FTC action to address data insecurity – National Consumers League
March 25, 2014Contact: NCL Communications, Ben Klein, (202) 835-3323, benk@nclnet.org
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National Consumers League statement on Murthy nomination for Surgeon General – National Consumers League
March 19, 2014Contact: NCL Communications, Ben Klein, (202) 835-3323, benk@nclnet.org
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