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
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.
Excessive fees, misleading cancellation insurance products drive up airline profits at consumer expense – National Consumers League
September 23, 2013
Contact: NCL Communications, Ben…
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
September 17, 2013Contact: Ben Klein, NCL Communications, (202)…
Consumer/Worker group heralds new DC Paid Sick Days law – National Consumers League
September 17, 2013Contact: Ben Klein, NCL Communications, (202)…
DC’s Ward 3 voters overwhelmingly support the Large Retailer Accountability Act or “Livable Wage Act” – National Consumers League
September 17, 2013Contact: Ben Klein, NCL Communications, (202)…
Advocacy group to DC Mayor Gray: Veto of LRAA shameful – National Consumers League
September 12, 2013Contact: Ben Klein, NCL Communications, (202)…
NCL applauds Rep. Eshoo for addressing consumer harm caused by tv blackouts – National Consumers League
September 11, 2013Contact: Ben Klein, NCL Communications, (202)…
LifeSmarts launches 20th anniversary season with all new LifeSmarts.org, other exciting expansions – National Consumers League
September 9, 2013Contact: Ben Klein, NCL Communications, (202)…
Buyer Beware: Walgreens prices all over the map – National Consumers League
September 5, 2013
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NCL is pleased that the long overdue Silica Rule has been released – National Consumers League
August 26, 2013Contact: Ben Klein, NCL Communications, (202)…