Large Turnout for Annual State Gov’t Affairs Conference
On January 27, over 270 credit union professionals from across Wisconsin shared The Credit Union Difference with their elected officials at The League’s annual State Government Affairs Conference in Madison. During those meetings, attendees shared their support for legislation to prevent financial fraud, strengthen financial literacy education, and rein in predatory lending practices.
It’s the International Year of Cooperatives!
The United Nations has declared 2025 the International Year of Cooperatives, highlighting how cooperatives build a better world through their vital role in sustainable development, inclusive growth, and strengthening community resilience. As not-for-profit cooperatives, credit unions are uniquely equipped to foster financial well-being for all through their adherence to the seven Cooperative Principles originally adopted by The International Cooperative Alliance and an emerging eighth cooperative principle set by the National Credit Union Foundation and America’s Credit Unions.
CUs in the News
Whether it’s giving back, awarding scholarships, or fostering financial literacy (and so much more), here’s how Wisconsin’s credit unions support their members and communities– a monthly series.
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Capitol Eyes 6.16.2022
Under: Advocacy
Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2543 – Federal Reserve Racial and Economic Equity Act on a near party line vote. The bill is a package of a dozen provisions, including a credit union bill, H.R. 7003 – Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act.
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CUs in the News: May 2022
Under: CU Difference, CUs in the News
Whether it’s giving back, responding to COVID-19, awarding scholarships, or fostering financial literacy (and so much more), here’s how Wisconsin’s credit unions supported their members and communities in May.
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The “Order Taker” Service Culture is Killing the Credit Union Industry
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A recent report shows that the primary financial relationship is on the move away from credit unions and community banks to the mega-banks. What can be done to reverse it?
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Capitol Eyes 6.3.2022
Under: Advocacy
The League’s Government Affairs team met with their counterparts from CUNA and other state leagues this week to strategize and collaborate.
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Special Edition of Capitol Eyes: 2022 Convention Recap
Under: Advocacy
Last week, Activists joined together in Appleton for The League’s Annual Meeting & Convention!
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Over 400 Attend First In-Person League Convention Since 2019 (See Pics!)
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On May 11-14, over 400 attendees including 18 HYPE (Helping Young Professionals Engage) participants and 90 exhibitors joined us in Appleton for the first in-person League Convention & Expo since 2019! We are very thankful for the medical advances that made gathering again possible and remain indebted to the technologies that allowed us to meet…
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All Things Convention |Convention 2022
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Convention is on the horizon. Read on to see what all the hype is about!
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CUs in the News: April 2022
Under: CU Difference, CUs in the News
Whether it’s giving back, responding to COVID-19, awarding scholarships, or fostering financial literacy (and so much more), here’s how Wisconsin’s credit unions supported their members and communities in April.
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Top 5 Reasons to Attend Convention
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There will be many new faces at this year’s Annual Convention and Expo in Appleton. If you’re curious about what makes this event so special, read these top 5 reasons!
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Capitol Eyes 4.21.2022
Under: Advocacy
During next month’s Convention, be sure to take part in multiple fun fundraisers to support WCULAF, Wisconsin credit unions’ state level political action committee.