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.
Latest News
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Capitol Eyes 2.21.20
Under: Advocacy
Greater Fox Cities Chapter Legislative Night and WCULAF Auction; Three Credit Unions Honored with Governor’s Financial Literacy Awards, Cooperative Network’s 2020 Wisconsin Co-op Day at the Capitol; Meeting NCUA Board Members at The Rochdale & Paragon Volunteer Leadership Institute
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Three Credit Unions Honored with Governor’s Financial Literacy Awards
Under: Awards, Press Release
On Wednesday, Governor Evers honored over a dozen individuals, businesses, and organizations with the 2019 Governor’s Financial Literacy Awards. Altra Federal Credit Union, Educators Credit Union, and Summit Credit Union were among the recipients.
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Credit Union Compliance Management System is Now Available for All Wisconsin Member Credit Unions
Under: Compliance, Press Release
The Wisconsin Credit Union League and Credit Union National Association announce the availability of our newest member benefit – Credit Union Compliance Management System™ (CU CMS).
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League Board Passes DEI Resolution Following Adoption of 8th Cooperative Principle
Under: More on the Movement
Today, The Wisconsin Credit Union League Board of Directors ratified a board resolution signifying the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the Wisconsin Credit Union Movement.
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POSTPONED: Make Your Credit Union’s Vision 20/20 at the 2020 League Convention
Under: Uncategorized
The League’s Annual Convention & Expo is arriving in Appleton May 6-9, 2020, and what’s in focus this year will be establishing a clear vision of your credit union, The Movement, and much more!
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Open Your Eyes to a Credit Union® Lands in Wisconsin
Under: Press Release, System Vendor
Credit Union National Association (CUNA) today announced the arrival of the Open Your Eyes to a Credit Union® campaign to Wisconsin and Oklahoma. Officially launching February 3, the launches follow five other newly launched states in January and bring the total number of states running the campaign to 21.
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Do Your Account Holders Consider You Their MVP?
Under: System Vendor
The financial services playing field is no longer level ground for all financial institutions. With increased competition from digital non-bank providers and tech giants, such as Amazon, Google and emerging newcomers, traditional banks and credit unions face new challenges every day. To stand out in the field you must focus on meeting the increasing demands…
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Credit Unions Use CDAs to Boost “Cause Marketing” Partnership with CU4Kids
Under: System Vendor
CUNA Mutual Group—in addition to its corporate and employee donations to CU4Kids—has been introducing credit unions to a relatively new funding mechanism, the “charitable donation account” (CDA).
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Over 300 Credit Union Activists Share The Credit Union Difference at State GAC 2020
Under: Advocacy
Over 300 Credit Union Activists from across the state representing 46 Wisconsin credit unions (including a number of high school students from in-school branches) braved the January cold to share The Credit Union Difference with their legislators at the State Government Affairs Conference (GAC) in Madison on Tuesday, January 21.
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Wisconsin’s Credit Unions Save Members $284 Million in 2019, $1.76 Billion in Last Decade
Under: Advocacy, Press Release
Today, over 300 Wisconsin Credit Union Activists from across the state visited lawmakers to share how credit unions are uniquely empowered to put the needs of their 3.3 million members and the communities they serve before profit.