Our Advocacy page includes regulatory comment periods, PR opportunities and more!
Lydia Wedlock, editorial assistant, The Credit Union Connection
Credit unions serve millions of members across the country. Consequently, with all the $h!t you go through every day, credit union leaders have a lot to say!
And you deserve to be heard.
This is why we created our Advocacy Section at The Credit Union Connection for you. If there’s something your credit union needs to say, you can find where and when you should say it right here!
Our Your Advocacy page helps keeps you up to date with legislative and regulatory actions affecting credit unions. It also includes opportunities and resources for credit unions to share information with the media. Finally, we included causes that you and we share, like CUs4Kids and more!
Regulations
Regulatory actions have rarely been as in flux as they are right now. The NCUA has just one board member, and the current administration is working toward dismantling the CFPB. Credit union leaders must take their democratic (little d) duties to heart and give feedback and comments on the various issues that come up, such as the CFPB’s comment request regarding international wires and NCUA’s invitation to credit unions and other stakeholders for feedback on operations and initiatives. Learn what regulations may be coming down the pipeline and how they will affect your credit union’s everyday operations.
PQ: Need help putting your thoughts together in plain English? The Credit Union Connection can help—reach out to our wonks here!
Legislation
Find legislative actions being taken by Congress that will impact our credit union community. TRAPS? Yeah,Congress we have that. Credit Union Board Modernization Act? Of course. We share information on what a particular piece of legislation does and what effect it will have on credit unions. The Credit Union Connection Advocacy page also provides links so you can dig into the nitty-gritty of each bill. Some even have links on how to contact your members of Congress!
PR Opportunities
You have a lot to share about your credit union, leaders or credit unions in general? This tab of the Advocacypage has information on various PR opportunities relevant to credit unions. Identify opportunities for just about anything, like fintech and cybersecurity experts. Check it out to see if your credit union team members can provide some insight and respond right from our page!
PQ: And if you’d like PR assistance, The Credit Union Connection team has decades of experience in PR and publishing. Click here to connect!
Charities & Causes
This tab is where credit unions can learn more and donate to various charitable organizations, like Credit Unions 4 Kids, supporting Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals!
If you are looking for a new cause to support, we have FREE downloadable posters, stickers, social media post images, etc. supporting the federal Look Before You Lock program! Look Before You Lock reminds your members and others passing by your branch or social media channel to check for children and pets in the car before they walk away. Save lives!
We also have information for credit unions’ own Purple Bridges (raising awareness and funds to help survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking), the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the Melanoma Research Alliance!
Credit unions are dedicated to making a positive difference in their communities and the world. To do that, it’s important for credit unions to stay informed on everything that’s going on in the credit union world. Our Advocacy page is here to help credit unions stay informed and connected. Be sure to check it out!