Consumers’ CHECKBOOK Magazine

Consumers’ Checkbook is a nonprofit that rates local service providers for quality and price in seven metropolitan markets. Consumers’ Checkbook is published in the greater metropolitan areas of Boston, Chicago, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington, DC. NTEU members can purchase a one-year digital subscription for the low price of only $18, a 35% savings off the regular price.

The subscription includes:

  • Immediate online access to all Checkbook ratings and advice, with ratings updated regularly on auto repair shops, plumbers, veterinarians, dentists, carpet cleaners, roofers, doctors, and dozens of other types of services.

  • Immediate online access to Checkbook’s customer survey, where you can share your experiences with local service providers.

  • Comprehensive semiannual print magazine issues, plus newsletter updates in between each issue. (Print subscriptions only.)

The way for NTEU members to take advantage of this benefit is to log in to the NTEU website and visit the Benefits area. Consumers’ CHECKBOOK is listed under the “Shopping and Other Discounts” section. The link to the benefit is embedded in the language “Get this discount.” We hope members where Consumers’ CHECKBOOK magazine is published will take advantage of this valuable benefit to help them become better consumers.