Consumer Advocates of Lexington

02/04/2022

"Companies across the country have taken to blaming a “labor shortage” for keeping locations understaffed, while workers have repeatedly pointed out that companies that pay livable wages and create non-hostile work environments aren’t experiencing any such shortage. In other words, people are simply quitting bad jobs — that’s not a shortage, that’s part of how capitalism works."

If any business has what's on the left, assume what's on the right instead.

12/29/2021

For those wanting to donate, be wary of businesses asking you to write a donation check to them instead of directly to the charity/fund. If you'd like to help the tornado victims, you can do so by giving directly to the fund and receive a receipt for tax purposes.

Governor Beshear has established the Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund to assist those impacted by the tornados and the severe weather system overnight on December 10, 2021. All donations to the Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund are tax-deductible and donors will receive a receipt fo...

12/27/2021

One of the best ways to support a business is by holding them accountable for their actions. Constructive criticism can help a business to improve. If you have a complaint or grievance about a local business, we'd like to hear from you. Please reach out to us.

12/12/2021

One of the best ways to support a local business is by holding them accountable for their actions. Constructive criticism can help a business to improve. If you have a complaint or grievance about a local business, we'd like to hear from you. Please reach out to us.

12/11/2021

Our goal is to help consumers speak up against problematic businesses in Lexington Kentucky. The voice of the consumer matters and will be heard.

The rights of consumers have expanded to include product safety, the legitimacy of advertising claims, the satisfactory resolution of grievances, and a say in government decisions.

Consumer advocacy refers to actions taken by individuals or groups to promote and protect the interests of the buying public. Historically, consumer advocates have assumed a somewhat adversarial role in exposing unfair business practices or unsafe products that threaten the welfare of the general public. Consumer advocates use tactics like publicity, boycotts, letter-writing campaigns, and lawsuits to raise awareness of issues affecting consumers and to counteract the financial and political power of the organizations they target. Since even large businesses can be visibly wounded when their mistreatment of consumers or other constituencies arouses the ire of consumer advocacy organizations, it should be obvious to small business owners that they can ill-afford to engage in business practices that might draw the attention of consumer advocates.