America’s Credit Unions Press Archives

CUNA launches Ad Blitz to influence US Senate Races

WASHINGTON, DC (September 24, 2020) — Credit Union National Association (CUNA) and Credit Union Legislative Action Council (CULAC), its federal PAC, launched its first round of general election advertising in support of four incumbent U.S. Senators. CULAC and CUNA have been the strong political ...

With $7M in support, credit unions set to influence 2020 election

WASHINGTON, DC (September 21, 2020) — The Credit Union National Association (CUNA) is on track to spend $7 million in support of congressional candidates from both sides of the aisle this cycle. The trade association is backing candidates who have a history of standing behind ...

Ballast Research finds credit unions are best represented by CUNA-league system

WASHINGTON, DC (September 14, 2020) — According to an independent study conducted by 2020 Ballast Research – formally National Journal Research - Credit Union National Association (CUNA) and its League partners are the most influential financial services organization and one of the top ten most effective ...

CUNA supports Facebook in autodialer SCOTUS case

WASHINGTON, DC (September 11, 2020) — Credit Union National Association (CUNA) filed a brief today supporting Facebook in the U.S. Supreme Court case to appropriately limit the scope of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act’s (TCPA) definition of an automatic telephone dialing system (ATDS). ...

New eSchool dives into methods for effective change management

WASHINGTON, DC (September 2, 2020) — Learn how to minimize disruption from planned or unplanned change by attending the new CUNA Leading Through Uncertainty – Change Management eSchool, a new three-part eSchool that provides credit union leaders with ways to proactively help staff embrace transition. Registration ...

CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference slated for March 2-4, 2021

WASHINGTON, DC (August 31, 2020) — Credit Union National Association (CUNA) announced today that the 2021 Credit Union National Association’s Governmental Affairs Conference (CUNA GAC), the premier event for political impact in the credit union industry, would move to an interactive virtual format on ...

CUNA’s Nussle responds to the selection of Sen. Harris on Biden Ticket

WASHINGTON, DC (August 12, 2020) — Today, CUNA President/CEO Jim Nussle issued the following statement in response to Vice President Joe Biden’s decision to choose Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) as his running mate: “While CUNA does not endorse presidential candidates, we congratulate Senator ...

CUNA welcomes Deshundra Jefferson as Chief Strategic Communications Officer

WASHINGTON, DC (August 7, 2020) — Credit Union National Association (CUNA) announced today the appointment of Deshundra Jefferson as Chief Communications Officer. Jefferson previously served as Traveling Press Secretary for the presidential campaign of former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick. In her role at CUNA, Jefferson ...

CUNA supports bill to establish $2B CDFI Crisis Fund

WASHINGTON, DC (August 5, 2020) — Credit Union National Association (CUNA) President/CEO Jim Nussle released the following statement after Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) introduced a bill Tuesday that would create a $2 billion Community Development Institutions (CDFI) crisis fund to help with pandemic recovery ...

Smith joins CUNA as Senior Director of Advocacy and Counsel

WASHINGTON, DC (August 3, 2020) — Credit Union National Association (CUNA) today announced the appointment of Damon Smith as the Senior Director of Advocacy and Counsel. In his role at CUNA, Smith will contribute to regulatory advocacy issues for the organization, particularly relating to housing ...