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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Consumer, worker advocacy group congratulates UMWA for ratifying union settlement – National Consumers League
August 14, 2013
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National Consumers League statement on FCC actions to make prison phone rates affordable – National Consumers League
August 14, 2013
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NCL applauds the fifth anniversary of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act – National Consumers League
August 12, 2013Contact: Ben Klein, NCL Communications, (202)…
Consumers are ultimate losers in retransmission consent fights – National Consumers League
August 6, 2013Contact: Ben Klein, NCL Communications, (202)…
Consumer group strongly opposes the proposed REINS Act – National Consumers League
August 1, 2013Contact: Ben Klein, NCL Communications, (202) 835-3323,…
NCL commends Blumenthal, Senate for oversight hearings – National Consumers League
August 1, 2013Contact: Ben Klein, NCL Communications, (202) 835-3323, benk@nclnet.org
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Advocacy group commends Senate vote on NLRB appointments – National Consumers League
July 31, 2013Contact: Ben Klein, NCL Communications, (202) 835-3323,…
Consumer group praises FDA proposal on import rules to prevent outbreaks – National Consumers League
July 26, 2013Contact: Ben Klein, NCL Communications, (202) 835-3323, benk@nclnet.org
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National Consumers League applauds the Senate for confirming Tom Perez to head the U.S. Department of Labor – National Consumers League
July 18, 2013Contact: Ben Klein, NCL Communications, (202) 835-3323,…
NCL statement on the passing of Jules Pagano – National Consumers League
July 17, 2013Contact: Ben Klein, NCL Communications, benk@nclnet.org,…