America’s Credit Unions Press Archives

21 Democrats join credit unions in opposition to IRS proposal

WASHINGTON, DC (October 28, 2021) — Twenty-one Democratic House members wrote in opposition of expanded Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reporting requirements to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Rep. Richard Neal (D-Mass.) Wednesday. Credit Union National Association (...

21 Democrats join credit unions in opposition to IRS proposal

WASHINGTON, DC (October 27, 2021) — Twenty-one Democratic House members wrote in opposition of expanded Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reporting requirements to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Rep. Richard Neal (D-Mass.) Wednesday. Credit Union National Association (...

CUNA research: Inflation numbers not likely to change Fed calculus

WASHINGTON, DC (October 13, 2021) — Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Senior Economist Dawit Kebede, PhD, issued the following statement in response to the Bureau of Labor Statistics September Consumer Price Index report. “Inflation remained high in September, as expected, due to continued supply disruptions ...

CUNA research: small employment gains despite economic activity

WASHINGTON, DC (October 8, 2021) — Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Senior Economist Dawit Kebede, PhD, issued the following statement in response to the Labor Department’s September jobs report: “Following the Delta surge in August, various indicators started showing signs of improved economic activity. ...

CUNA Young Professionals Committee helps develop future industry leaders

WASHINGTON, DC (October 7, 2021) — Supporting CUNA’s efforts to develop emerging credit union industry leaders is the primary objective of the nine-member CUNA Young Professionals Committee. The committee’s key responsibilities include young professional education, leadership development and political Involvement. “Serving on the ...

CUNA HR Professional eSchool with CUDoctor led by credit union practitioners

WASHINGTON, DC (October 7, 2021) — Credit union human resources professionals will receive insights on how to address complicated HR laws and minimize their credit union’s risk at CUNA HR Professional eSchool with CUDoctor. “The speakers are credit union practitioners including Michael Barnsback, a ...

CUNA statement on senate confirmation of Rohit Chopra

WASHINGTON, DC (October 1, 2021) — The Senate today confirmed Rohit Chopra to serve as the next director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Credit Union National Association (CUNA) President/CEO Jim Nussle issued the following statement: “We congratulate Mr. Chopra on his confirmation ...

2022 CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference returns to D.C.

WASHINGTON, DC (September 22, 2021) — Credit Union National Association (CUNA) announced that registration is open for the 2022 Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC), which will be held in-person at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. “We look forward to welcoming credit ...

CUNA research: inflation remains steady as economic growth tapers

WASHINGTON, DC (September 14, 2021) — Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Senior Economist Dawit Kebede, PhD, issued the following statement in response to the Labor Department’s August Consumer Price Index: “The good news is that the August inflation report was on target with what ...

CUNA research: Delta variant delays labor market recovery

WASHINGTON, DC (September 3, 2021) — Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Senior Economist Dawit Kebede, PhD, issued the following statement in response to the Labor Department’s August Jobs Report: “This report reflects the impact that the Delta variant has had on the economy. The ...

Statement from CUNA’s Nussle on passing of former Sen. Carl Levin

WASHINGTON, DC (July 30, 2021) — Credit Union National Association (CUNA) President/CEO Jim Nussle issued the following statement on the passing of former U.S. Senator Carl Levin of Michigan. “A champion of the little guy, Carl Levin was a strong supporter of the ...