November 5th’s outcome is not the end but just the next stage in our country’s political life. Regardless of the final party balance in Congress, for credit unions our work is cut out for us. We will find more ways to help members in need thus beginning to heal political divides in our communities and country.
While credit unions are rarely overtly partisan, their purpose is inherently political. The collective resources managed on our members’ behalf are intended to address member circumstances in ways for-profit market forces may overlook.
The role for the cooperative spirit has never been greater. Our mostly local focus is a critical advantage. Credit unions can again be leaders bringing light and hope to those who feel left out, or left behind, by economic events. Let’s get to work.