MADISON, Wis.–The Credit Union Executives Society said it is committing to fighting racial injustice.
“The senseless killing of George Floyd, which led to the current social unrest, peaceful protests, and calls for change around the globe, was merely the most recent case of racial injustice, and the latest catalyst in a long history of social bias and systemic racism that has plagued humanity,” CUES said in a statement. “CUES stands with those who stand for change. To that end, CUES is making a commitment to help the industry take on the uncomfortable conversations that must happen to truly address the problems of racism and bias humanity faces.”
CUES said it intends to be “part of the solution” and will work to keep the issue at the forefront and to “overcome them.”
CUES said it has already taken action, noting it has long offered resources on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), including creating a resource page that includes tools to help credit union leaders guide their institutions to a better tomorrow. These include CUES Elite Access Virtual Classroom courses that are now open to everyone in the industry regardless of membership status, the association said.
Future Plans
Moving forward, CUES said it is committing to making investments in DEI and will continue to build on its resources.
“Expect more from us in the future, including diversity assessments, and development and educational tools for both individuals and organizations,” CUES said. “With COVID-19 as an ongoing issue causing a health and economic crisis, followed by the protests and calls for change and action, we know credit unions and the support they offer their communities are more important than ever before. We’re here to stand by the movement, and make these changes a reality in a very tangible way. Together, we are stronger, and our combined power is limitless.”