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.
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.
Consumer organization to air concerns before Aviation Consumer Protection Board – National Consumers League
June 28, 2012 Contact: NCL Communications, (202) 835-3323, media@nclnet.org
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NCL’s Greenberg testifying before CPSC: Table saws, ATVs, fire hazards – National Consumers League
June 20, 2012
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NCL statement in support for S.B. 875/A-2258 in New Jersey legislature – National Consumers League
June 18, 2012
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Consumer Action and The National Consumers League joint statement on Michigan Senate Introducing Pro-Consumer Ticketing Legislation – National Consumers League
June 14, 2012
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NCL releases the Five Most Dangerous Jobs for Teens 2012 Report – National Consumers League
June 7, 2012
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NCL calls out American Crystal Sugar Company for inconsistencies regarding worker welfare – National Consumers League
June 6, 2012
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Sweet victory for consumer advocates: FDA denies Corn Refiners’ petition for High Fructose Corn Syrup name change – National Consumers League
June 1, 2012
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NCL files formal complaints with USDA about modernization act: bad news for consumers and workers – National Consumers League
May 29, 2012
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National medication adherence campaign marks first anniversary – National Consumers League
May 17, 2012
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Hawaii teacher from ‘Iolani High School named 2012 LifeSmarts Coach of Year – National Consumers League
May 17, 2012
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