Category: More on the Movement
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What’s Cooperative Principle #4? Autonomy & Independence
Credit unions are independent, self-reliant organizations controlled by their member-owners, not outside stockholders. When making business deals or raising money, credit unions never compromise their autonomy or democratic member control.
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League News: June 2025
Take the Pledge for CU Community Day, Final Days for Foundation Grants, Coop Principle #3, & MORE!
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What’s Cooperative Principle #3? Member Economic Participation
Members are the owners of their credit union and contribute to its capital. Members, not shareholders, benefit from their credit union’s profits in proportion to their relationship and use of its products and services.
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League News: May 2025
Convention Recap, CU Development & Difference Grants, League Leadership Institute Registration OPEN, & MORE!
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What’s Cooperative Principle #2? Democratic Member Control
Credit unions are democratic organizations owned and controlled by their members. Each member gets one vote, no matter their financial status, to help make the organization’s policies and decisions.
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League News: April 2025
Celebrating Coop Principles, Don’t Tax My CU Ramps Up, Finlit & Capability Month, & MORE!
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It’s Financial Literacy & Capability Month! How Credit Unions Foster Financial Literacy
April is Financial Literacy & Capability Month in Wisconsin, and credit unions across the state have a lot to celebrate when it comes to helping foster financial well-being for Wisconsinites of all ages.
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What’s Cooperative Principle #1? Voluntary & Open Membership
Credit unions are voluntary, not-for-profit financial cooperatives, offering services to people willing to accept the responsibilities and benefits of membership, without gender, social, racial, political, or religious discrimination.
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League News: March 2025
Send Message Now – Don’t Tax My Credit Union, InfoSight360, CCUFC Available Through the FiCEP Program, & MORE!
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League News: February 2025
Over 250 Share CU Difference at State GAC, Convention Keynotes We’re Excited About, Fitness Fundraiser Raises $14k, and MORE!
