Advocacy News

On January 24, over 200 Wisconsin Credit Union Activists shared The Credit Union Difference in 128 meetings with their legislators for our annual State Government Affairs Conference.

As part of their mission to foster financial wellbeing, credit unions provide financial literacy education and resources to their communities, including to those who have been traditionally underserved and disenfranchised.

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 this issue are prepared to help protect their members' life savings.

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!

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.

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.

For over 20 years, The League has brought you face-to-face with decision makers in Washington during our annual Hike the Hill event, discussing the valued services your credit union provides, plus policy and regulatory issues.

UW Credit Union's Chad LaFlash and Erin Bykowski presented during last week's Financial Inclusion Committee of the Governor's Council on Financial Literacy and Capability.

Wisconsin's August 9th Primary Election is just around the corner, and there are credit union friendly candidates running this fall that need our help.

Today is the last day of CULAC's $30 by the 30th campaign, and Wisconsin credit union Activists are nearly at the $3,000 goal.