NAFCU calls on CUs to share stories, urge end of shutdown

As the partial government shutdown enters its second month, NAFCU has launched a new grassroots campaign that allows credit unions to directly contact their representatives and senators. NAFCU is encouraging credit unions to share how their institution is supporting members affected by the shutdown, and to also urge an end to it.

“NAFCU realizes that the impact of this shutdown is being felt by many credit unions and their members in a number of ways,” wrote Brad Thaler, NAFCU’s vice president of legislative affairs, in a message to member credit unions Tuesday. “We share the sentiment with many of you that it is time to end the shutdown. I write today to ask you to share that message with your elected officials.”

Thaler also highlighted credit unions’ efforts to help members since the shutdown began.

“The Administration and Members of Congress have been taking notice of the good work credit unions are doing too, with many officials citing credit unions as an important option for assistance to those impacted by the shutdown,” Thaler said.

 

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