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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VIDEO: Combating Financial Elder Abuse with AARP Bank Certification
Under: Advocacy
Currently, financial abuse is the primary issue identified in 22% of all reported elder abuse-related crimes in Wisconsin, and this exploitation has increased dramatically in recent years across the country. Check out the video below to learn more about how a Wisconsin credit union obtained AARP Bank Certification so its employees on the frontlines of…
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CUs in the News: November 2022
Under: CU Difference, CUs in the News
Whether it’s giving back, awarding scholarships, creating community, providing innovative solutions, or fostering financial literacy (and so much more), here’s how Wisconsin’s credit unions supported their members and communities in November.
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2022 League Highlights
Under: More on the Movement
The Wisconsin Credit Union League is hard at work on behalf of Wisconsin’s credit unions and credit union members. See how your 2022 dues contributed to advocacy outreach, compliance support, continuing education, and development initiatives that strengthened The Credit Union Movement throughout the state.
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The League Partners with Husch Blackwell for Free “HR Legal Line”
Under: Compliance
The League is pleased to announce that it has arranged to offer member credit unions free access to the Husch Blackwell law firm for help with human resources (HR) questions, starting Dec. 1.
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VIDEO: Serving the Underserved with a Full-Service Branch on Wheels!
Under: Advocacy
A credit union in southwest Wisconsin identified a need in their community: more accessible banking that would reach traditionally underserved areas of the state. How did they do it? A full-service credit union branch on wheels!
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Foundation Announces Scholarship Recipients
Under: Foundation, Press Release
The Wisconsin Credit Union Foundation’s Board of Directors has awarded four Professional Development scholarships to credit union professionals looking to continue their education.
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5 Ways to Support The Credit Union Movement in Wisconsin
Under: Advocacy
If you’ve seen firsthand the power of The Credit Union Difference and want to learn more about how you can help protect & promote The Movement in Wisconsin, check out these 5 tips.
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WBA Continues Campaign to Limit Financial Freedom
Under: Advocacy
Last week, Settlers Bank announced plans to sell the bank in an open market transaction to Wings Financial Credit Union, a Minnesota based credit union.
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CUs in the News: October 2022
Under: CU Difference, CUs in the News
Whether it’s giving back, awarding scholarships, creating community, providing innovative solutions, or fostering financial literacy (and so much more), here’s how Wisconsin’s credit unions supported their members and communities in October.
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The League Helps Combat Elder Financial Abuse Through Community Response Team
Under: More on the Movement
As a member of Wisconsin’s “Abuse in Later Life Coordinated Community Response Team,” The Wisconsin Credit Union League has helped prepare educational brochures about elder abuse–including financial abuse–to help strengthen elder abuse recognition and reporting.