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.
Celebrating 30 years of educating youths on consumer topics, NCL’s LifeSmarts program heads to San Diego for its annual national competition
The 30th National LifeSmarts Championship, the youth consumer education program of the National Consumers League, kicks off tomorrow, Thursday, April 18, at Hyatt Mission Bay in sunny San Diego, California.
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, 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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Groups unite in pressing for a standardized, useful Alcohol Facts label – National Consumers League
April 22, 2008White paper and ad campaign put issue in front…
Consumer/health groups united in pressing for standardized, useful alcohol facts label – National Consumers League
April 22, 2008White Paper and Ad Campaign Put Issue in Front…