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Why Labor Unions Are Dying

Labor unions live in the past and ignore how they are not helping most workers in 2021. Common sense shows they need to adapt or will keep losing members.

Why you should never wash your jeans

Laundry is inevitable, but thankfully there are people like Levi’s CEO and President Chip Bergh who want to make our lives a little easier. According to him, you should never wash a pair of jeans. Ever. While this may prompt noises of disgust from those are less-then-enamoured by the idea of walking around in dirty clothes, Mr Bergh explained that he "spot cleans" any stains with a toothbrush.

More and more workplace discrimination cases are closed before they’re even investigated.

Why almost every pair of jeans has a zipper that says ‘YKK’

If you look closely at the zipper on your pants right now, odds are that it has 3 letters engraved on the tab: "YKK." But what does it mean?

Millennials Love Labor Unions, New Study Finds

Millennials love labor unions. According to a new study by the Pew Research Center, millennials’ views of unions have improved in recent years, with more than half of respondents telling pollsters they have a favorable opinion of labor organizations.

Labor Unions Remain Steadfastly Opposed To Trans-Pacific Trade Measure

Labor unions argue a deal would erode jobs and benefit corporations. Experts say those concerns are legitimate, but companies that are more engaged in global trade also pay higher wages.

Will Credit Unions Replace Banks?

Credit unions are gaining more popularity among consumers as alternatives to banks for their higher rates and lower fees.

The pros and cons of credit unions

Should you bank at a credit union? Marketplace senior producer of personal finance Paddy Hirsch discusses the upsides and the downsides.

Credit Unions Build Personal Lending Relationships

Business lending for many credit unions is growing due to personal lending relationships.

Become a Credit Union Member

If you want to open an online checking account, get a credit card, apply for loans, or get budget counseling and money saving tips, ProFed Credit Union can help.

Benefits of joining a credit union

[:en]It’s not easy trusting others with your finances. Banks can often take advantage of you and charge you fees and high interest rates, and may not provide you a strong return on your investments.<br>A credit union changes the perception you may have about banks. Unlike a traditional bank, federal

Do distractions in credit union workplaces harm employee wellbeing?

How many credit union employees can sit down and focus on a task without distractions when they need to? Only 26%. You didn’t misread that, only 26% of credit union employees are satisfied with their access to spaces where they can focus on work. This is according to our original research into credit union workplaces […]

The benefits of joining a credit union

Credit unions tend to have lower fees and pay higher rates By KIMBERLY PALMER Customers frustrated with bank fees might want to consider their options, including switching their money over to a credit union. According to the Credit Union National Association, more than 96 million Americans use credit unions, which generally offer higher savings rates and …

Are Credit Unions Achieving Their Mission?

It's time for credit unions to turn their focus to members of modest means.

Why Join a Credit Union

Thinking about joining a credit union? This informational article is guaranteed to make you feel more confident and convinced that credit unions are the way to go.

Is the cloud secure for credit unions?

Cloud computing has changed the way people, businesses, and financial institutions share and store data. However, because it’s a decentralized, internet-based data storage strategy, it raises some security concerns. In this article, we’ll evaluate credit union information security when using the cloud. Who Cares About Credit Union Information Security? What, is this a trick question? …

The formula of credit union culture

Somehow, culture always pops up when you talk to HR people. Last week, I had the honor of visiting a number of credit unions. And I spoke to a number of HR people. And that discussion popped up again and again. During one conversation, an interesting idea came up. What is culture? How can an …

Will Your Credit Union Be the Chicken or the Pig?

Whether your credit union has a focus on core processing technology or complying with regulations, it is important to be committed to your members.

How do Utahns feel about labor unions? New poll has answers

Even among those who approve of organized labor, some worry unions can be a ‘tool that gets used incorrectly or abused’