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
NCL comments regarding Proposed Rule: Medication Guides: Patient Medication Information Docket No. FDA-2019-N-5959
NCL recently submitted comments regarding the Proposed Rule, Medication Guides: Patient Medication Information, that we believe will greatly improve the information patients receive with their prescription medicines.
NCL applauds the confirmation of Monica Bertagnolli as next NIH director
The National Consumers League (NCL) applauds the U.S. Senate’s decision to confirm Dr. Monica Bertagnolli to be the next director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
2011 Trumpeter Awards: NCL to honor FDA Commissioner Dr. Margaret Hamburg and AFT President Randi Weingarten for careers in service – National Consumers League
October 4, 2011
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American public: Young farmworkers deserve equal protection of child labor laws – National Consumers League
June 16, 2011
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NCL lauds CPSC action to develop national table saw safety standards – National Consumers League
June 14, 2011
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CLC Press Release: More progress needed to reduce child labor; Urgent action required on Uzbekistan, Domestic Workers Convention, and U.S. farmworker children – National Consumers League
June 10, 2011Contact: NCL Communications, (202) 835-3323, media@nclnet.org
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NCL, injury victims call on CPSC to mandate new national safety performance standard for table saws – National Consumers League
May 25, 2011
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NCL calls on FDA to regulate industry after tests reveal hidden pathogens on pallets used to transport food – National Consumers League
May 26, 2010
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Consumer group issues alert to generous regarding disaster scams – National Consumers League
January 20, 2010Haitian Earthquake Expected to Cause Uptick in…
National consumer protection and industry groups issue joint statement on the Ticketmaster/Live Nation merger investigation – National Consumers League
November 19, 2009Contact: (202) 835-3323, media@nclnet.org
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Consumer, nutrition groups urge Obama, Congress to update alcohol policies for the 21st Century – National Consumers League
April 23, 2009Organizations issue four-step plan calling for…
New survey reveals consumers wary of prescription switches – National Consumers League
October 1, 2008Contact: 202-835-3323, media@nclnet.org
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