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CUs must be designated essential services on state, local level

CUs must be designated essential services on state, local level

It is vitally important credit unions be designated essential services during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, CUNA wrote to state leadership organizations Monday. The Treasury issued guidance earlier designating financial services as essential critical infrastructure [...]

‘Keep members’ best interests at heart’

‘Keep members’ best interests at heart’

As the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak continues, credit unions are assisting members financially strapped due to a loss of income. Solutions range from emergency loans to deferred loan payments, and waived fees. “We’re here to [...]

What does the ABA appeal mean for FOM?

What does the ABA appeal mean for FOM?

In the latest move in a long-running back and forth, the American Bankers Association has filed an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court challenging the National Credit Union Association’s new field of membership ([...]

How to be a strong leader during a crisis

How to be a strong leader during a crisis

There's a lot of uncertainty right now. As our communities implement social distancing and isolation measures to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, many of us are struggling to balance business with the health, safety, [...]

Practice DEI or do not. There is no try.

Practice DEI or do not. There is no try.

The diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) confluence reflects an inimitable powerhouse of magic, repeatedly ignored, attacked, untapped, and unheard. Do you agree? Our movement is certainly not homogenous – we’re built on the beliefs, desires, [...]

Reaching people through social media

Reaching people through social media

Social media is a quick way to amplify the impact credit unions have on their communities and to share information about business operations. Here are some tips for using social media to reach your members. [...]