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.
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National Consumers League statement on decision by major wireless carriers to cease commercial PSMS billing – National Consumers League
November 22, 2013
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Consumer group issues holiday travel advisory: Think twice before purchasing travel insurance this season – National Consumers League
November 22, 2013
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National Consumers League statement on FDA determination to eliminate unapproved trans fat – National Consumers League
November 21, 2013
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Consumer/worker group praises NLRB action regarding claims about Walmart retaliation towards workers – National Consumers League
November 20, 2013
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National Consumers League statement on introduction of Cruise Vessel Consumer Confidence Act – National Consumers League
November 15, 2013
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National Consumers League statement on wireless device unlocking – National Consumers League
November 15, 2013
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Consumer groups call on Congress to defend country of origin labeling law in Farm Bill from efforts to weaken it – National Consumers League
November 13, 2013
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Statement on the passing of filmmaker, photographer, child labor advocate U. Roberto Romano – National Consumers League
November 12, 2013
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Consumer group praises FDA determination on trans fat – National Consumers League
November 8, 2013
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NCL: Election Day minimum wage victories a sign of things to come – National Consumers League
November 8, 2013
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