America’s Credit Unions Press Archives

Registration opens for CUNA Management School in Madison, Wisconsin

WASHINGTON, DC (November 8, 2018) — The dates for 2019’s CUNA Management School are set. From July 14-24, 2019, credit union professionals will come together in Madison, WI to study leadership skills under the guidance of vetted business experts. “A leadership role at a ...

Credit union champions elected to 116th Congress

WASHINGTON, DC (November 7, 2018) — Credit unions are pleased to see their supported candidates being elected to the 116th Congress. The Credit Union National Association (CUNA), leagues, credit unions and members rallied together to protect candidates aligned with the issues facing Main Street institutions. ...

Nominations open in search of 2019’s Credit Union Hero of the Year

WASHINGTON, DC (November 1, 2018) — Nominations for 2019’s Credit Union Hero of the Year are now open, with voting to begin in February. The Credit Union Hero of the Year award recognizes outstanding achievement and commitment to helping others and furthering the goals ...

Appeals Court heard arguments in credit union’s ADA lawsuit

WASHINGTON, DC (October 31, 2018) — Credit Union National Association (CUNA) leaders attended a hearing at the Fourth Circuit of Appeals in a case involving Department of Labor Federal Credit Union (DOL FCU) related to a frivolous lawsuit alleging website noncompliance with the Americans with ...

Credit union leagues counter FCC on autodialer issues

WASHINGTON, DC (October 25, 2018) — Credit Union National Association (CUNA) continues to seek clarity on several issues under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) to help reduce confusion for credit unions trying to comply with the law. In its reply comments filed to the ...

CUNA launches final IE for 2018 midterm election

WASHINGTON, DC (October 23, 2018) — Credit Union Legislative Action Council (CULAC), the federal PAC of the Credit Union National Association (CUNA), today launched its final independent expenditure (IE) for the 2018 midterm election cycle. CULAC is ranked among the top five largest PACs for ...

CUNA Credit Union Board Certification School opening for 2019 registration

WASHINGTON, DC (October 19, 2018) — Now open for 2019 registration, CUNA Credit Union Board Certification School, formerly known as CUNA Volunteer Certification School, continues to provide board members with valuable education and networking opportunities. “This class was perfect size. It enabled volunteers to interact ...

Credit unions support NCUA Board decision to pass RBC rule

WASHINGTON, DC (October 18, 2018) — Today Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Chief Advocacy Officer, Ryan Donovan released the following statement after the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) board voted to approve a final risk-based capital rule, which would secure important regulatory relief for credit ...

CUNA to FCC: Simplify the definition of an autodialer

WASHINGTON, DC (October 18, 2018) — Credit Union National Association (CUNA) is urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to oppose broadening the definition of an automated telephone dialing system (ATDS). CUNA wrote in response to the FCC’s petition requesting comment in light of a ...

Chief Economist testifies for credit unions at NCUA budget briefing

WASHINGTON, DC (October 17, 2018) — The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) held its budget briefing today and Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Chief Economist Mike Schenk testified on behalf of America’s credit unions. Schenk applauded the NCUA decision to merge the Temporary Corporate ...

CUNA launches first round of IEs for 2018 midterm election

WASHINGTON, DC (October 17, 2018) — Credit Union Legislative Action Council (CULAC), the federal PAC of the Credit Union National Association (CUNA), is launching its first round of independent expenditures (IEs) for the 2018 midterm election cycle. The IEs are being launched in various stages ...

CUNA announces inaugural associate business members

WASHINGTON, DC (October 10, 2018) — CUNA has announced 16 inaugural associate business members in 2018. These business advocates join in CUNA’s advocacy efforts to support, protect, unify and advance the credit union movement. The inaugural associate business members include: Elite: CO-OP Financial Services ...

CUNA and CUDoctor are providing a new eSchool for HR professionals

WASHINGTON, DC (October 5, 2018) — New this year, CUNA HR Professional eSchool with CUDoctor will provide HR professionals with the latest need-to-know information on topics of employment law, HR risks and workplace safety. “When CUNA and CUDoctor work together, we’re able to offer ...