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).
Consumer group launches campaign to help teens use over-the-counter pain medications safely during the school year – National Consumers League
October 10, 2013
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NCL’s Greenberg to be honored by Frances Perkins Center – National Consumers League
October 3, 2013
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NCL statement on the US government shutdown – National Consumers League
October 1, 2013
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Senators Harkin, Rockefeller, FCC’s Clyburn to be honored with prestigious advocacy awards in Washington – National Consumers League
September 27, 2013
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LifeSmarts, UL bring Safety Smart® initiative to high school student leaders – National Consumers League
September 24, 2013
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Excessive fees, misleading cancellation insurance products drive up airline profits at consumer expense – National Consumers League
September 23, 2013
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Interagency action an important step to protect health insurance marketplace users from scam artists – National Consumers League
September 18, 2013Contact: NCL Communications, Ben Klein, (202)…
Advocacy group laments DC City Council’s failure to revive ‘Livable Wage Act’ – National Consumers League
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Consumer/Worker group heralds new DC Paid Sick Days law – National Consumers League
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DC’s Ward 3 voters overwhelmingly support the Large Retailer Accountability Act or “Livable Wage Act” – National Consumers League
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