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Wisconsin's Credit Unions Unite for Good

Government Affairs for Wisconsin's Credit Unions

Giving Members a Voice Through Political & Legislative Advocacy

The League represents credit unions, delivers advocacy solutions and engages public officials.

Along with credit union Activists, we advance pro-credit union legislation, prevent legislation that is harmful, and cultivate healthy relationships with policymakers to ensure they understand the value of credit unions so they can act to enhance, protect and preserve credit unions as a resource for consumers.

Your activism helped enact major regulatory relief for credit unions >>

Take Action

Use your Advocacy Toolkit to build relationships with lawmakers

In July, your League mailed an Advocacy Toolkit to each credit union, outlining and offering resources to help accomplish various advocacy activities. Pitch in! Be sure your CEO knows you're on board to help. We have an opportunity, NOW, to advocate for the credit union difference face-to-face and leave a lasting impression on the policymakers that represent your credit union & members.

Read the results of our candidate survey

Your League sent a survey this fall to everyone running in key elections. Before you vote, see where the candidates stand on credit union issues.

Grassroots Action Center

The Grassroots Action Center highlights certain legislative priorities at the state and federal level. Activists can use the Action Center to draft their own messages (or edit and send pre-written messages) promoting credit unions to policymakers, find information on legislation and legislators and share Action Alerts with colleagues, friends and family.

Taking action using the alerts featured here is one way to illustrate the strength of the credit union Movement. Inviting legislators to visit credit unions, in-school branches, chapter meetings and annual meetings (as well as you visiting their district or capitol offices) are all ways to continue the conversation about the value and social responsibility of Wisconsin's credit unions.

Visit the Action Center >>

Amplify Your Voice

Political advocacy helps keep credit union-friendly elected officials in office - or helps elect new ones - to promote positive credit union legislation, and protect credit unions from unnecessary regulatory burden and potentially harmful legislation.

Whether it's fundraising, attending an event, or simply telling your story, there are plenty of ways to make a difference.

The value of participation >>

Fundraising opportunities >>

Advocacy toolkit >>

Stay Informed

Activist Program

Activists are credit union supporters - staff, volunteers, members and others - who work in concert with The League to protect and grow the credit union movement in our state. Activists receive support from The League, including publications, communication materials and training opportunities that advance your involvement in credit union activism.

Sign up to be an Activist and then check out our Activist Involvement page to learn how you can begin sharing the credit union difference.

Sign up to be an Activist >>

Advocacy Toolkit >>

Credit unions support Sen. Baldwin bill limiting regulatory overreach

Apr 27, 2018

The bipartisan bill would clarify the exemption of the business of insurance from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) authority.
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Third CU-supported bill passed unanimously by legislature signed by Governor

Apr 18, 2018

Activists' dialog with lawmakers at the State GAC as well as hearing testimony helped get the job done
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Re-ignite your passion for credit unions with a DE program scholarship

Apr 02, 2018

Apply by April 30. Winners will be notified by May 15.
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Directors: your answers are at Convention

Mar 27, 2018

Join us in Green Bay for insights on CEO appraisals, succession planning, crucial leadership conversations, adapting and innovating for today's realities, embracing diversity, telling your story and much more
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League/WBA letter to House Speaker, WI Reps urges House action on reg relief

Mar 26, 2018

We're giving the effort a push by teaming up with the banks, but we need you to continue contacting your representatives urging action in the House!
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