We hold these truths to be self-evident:
★ As the financial world consolidates; individuals, entire communities, have lost their ability to apply moral and ethical pressure on their local credit union.
★ Decisions, policies and practices are no longer formulated within our local communities.
★ The balance of financial power has shifted away from the member; the principle of financial fairness no longer guides our moral compass.
★ A disconnect in responsibility and accountability has been created between the credit union financial professional and the member-consumers served.
★ It is now difficult to confront or shame the often remote and purposefully isolated leadership of a credit union.
★ Increasingly, it is a challenge to find a forum in which to hold a credit union accountable to the people and communities it serves.
★ The bond of trust between the credit union and the member-consumer is being dismantled with reckless impunity.
★ Members are no longer certain that their credit union is led by faithful servants and good shepherds - disciplined by sound judgment, high integrity - and humility.
★ The fabric is fraying...
Unfortunately, a sad but true commentary.
ReplyDeleteDark times for Democratic ideals.
Except not true. Jaded. Do we really think has happened with our own credit union?
ReplyDeleteIt is headed down that path with mine for sure. Very gloomy.
DeleteAmen brother ... but we never give up the fight ... NEVER!
ReplyDeletethirty-seven years in the credit union industry, and i don't even recognize it anymore. sad, but true. thanks for the memories, JB.
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