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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Wisconsin’s Credit Unions Save Members $431.6 Million in 2021
Under: Advocacy
On January 26, over 130 Wisconsin Credit Union Activists shared The Credit Union Difference in meetings with their legislators for our annual State Government Affairs Conference.
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Capitol Eyes 1.13.2022
Under: Advocacy
On Tuesday, Activists from across Wisconsin attended the Senate Committee on Financial Institutions and Revenue hearing to support and testify in favor of SB 451, a bill modernizing the state statutes governing credit unions.
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Special Edition of Capitol Eyes: 2021 Advocacy in Review
Under: Advocacy
As 2021 comes to an end, The Credit Union Difference (how The Movement stepped up to meet ever-changing needs of members) was proven, time and time again, to be worthy of protecting and promoting.
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Nearly $23 Million Saved by Wisconsinites through Saver’s Sweepstakes® in Just Four Years
Under: CU Difference, CUs in the News, Press Release, Saver's Sweepstakes
According to The Federal Reserve’s annual Survey of Household Economics & Decision-Making, nearly half of Americans have difficulty or are unable to cover a $400 emergency expense. This startling statistic spurred The Wisconsin Credit Union League to take action, and, in 2018, Saver’s Sweepstakes was launched.
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CUs in the News: November 2021
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 November.
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Capitol Eyes 12.16.2021
Under: Advocacy
On Tuesday, Activists from the Chippewa Valley Chapter participated in a virtual trivia night in support of the Wisconsin Credit Union Legislative Action Fund (WCULAF).
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2021 League Highlights
Under: More on the Movement
The Wisconsin Credit Union League has been proud to support our member credit unions throughout 2021, another historic year of addressing the pandemic’s effects. Here’s how we put your membership to work in 2021.
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Foundation Announces Grant & Scholarship Recipients
Under: Foundation, Press Release
The Wisconsin Credit Union Foundation’s Board of Directors has awarded its Emerging Markets Grant to Royal Credit Union and three Professional Development scholarships to credit union professionals looking to continue their education.
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CUs in the News: October 2021
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 October.
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64 Credit Union Professionals to Participate in Tristate Mentorship Match
Under: More on the Movement, Press Release, Young Professional
64 participants from three states were selected to participate in the inaugural Tristate Mentor Match – a 12-month formal mentorship program developed in partnership by the Minnesota Credit Union Network, Montana’s Credit Unions and the Wisconsin Credit Union League.