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VICTORY: Judge orders implementation of UFW contract at NY's Wafler Farms
KEENE, California, Dec. 2 [Category: Union] -- The United Farm Workers issued the following news release:
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VICTORY: Judge orders implementation of UFW contract at NY's Wafler Farms
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Wayne County, NY On December 2, 2025, a judge in Wayne County, New York ruled that Wafler Farms, a major apple producer and nursery in upstate New York, must implement the UFW contract it had been refusing to implement for months on end. The long standoff between Wafler management and workers has been ongoing since April 24, 2025, when Wafler Farms failed to implement the UFW contract imposed upon it by a
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KEENE, California, Dec. 2 [Category: Union] -- The United Farm Workers issued the following news release:
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VICTORY: Judge orders implementation of UFW contract at NY's Wafler Farms
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Wayne County, NY On December 2, 2025, a judge in Wayne County, New York ruled that Wafler Farms, a major apple producer and nursery in upstate New York, must implement the UFW contract it had been refusing to implement for months on end. The long standoff between Wafler management and workers has been ongoing since April 24, 2025, when Wafler Farms failed to implement the UFW contract imposed upon it by aNew York State Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) appointed arbitrator. The Wayne County judge also dismissed the latest effort by Wafler Farms to reverse the UFW's certification as the collective bargaining representative of farm workers at Wafler, where the UFW has represented both seasonal and year-round workers since winning a union majority in May 2023.
"This is a major victory for the workers at Wafler Farms and for farm workers across the State of New York," said UFW Secretary Treasurer Armando Elenes. "Wafler Farms' shameful and desperate legal stalling tactics have already resulted in Wafler Farms' seasonal workforce going an entire work season without the higher wages and better benefits their union contract entitled them to. Many of those seasonal workers are now home in Jamaica, where several have lost their homes following the devastation of Hurricane Melissa. The higher wages their UFW contract will guarantee them going forward will be of great assistance to them in this difficult time. Furthermore, the UFW will be requesting that all back wages, terms and benefits be paid to all workers for the 2025 season. This UFW union contract should have been implemented in April. With this ruling, the time to finally implement it is right now."
Wafler Farms will be the second UFW contract to be implemented in the State of New York. Legal battles to implement similar UFW contracts continue at additional farms in Western New York and in the Hudson Valley. Workers at Wafler Farms have consistently expressed concerns about unfair treatment in the workplace, including instances of verbal abuse documented by UFW members. In October, shortly before the end of the 2025 work season, Wafler workers also held a demonstration and press conference demanding implementation of their union contract.
A Go-Fund-Me organized by Jamaican UFW members, including at Wafler Farms, to support Jamaican workers who lost their homes in Hurricane Melissa has also been established.
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Original text here: https://ufw.org/victory-judge-orders-implementation-of-ufw-contract-at-nys-wafler-farms/
Simpson's return to AACUL Board reinforces unified advocacy
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news:
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Simpson's return to AACUL Board reinforces unified advocacy
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The American Association of Credit Union Leagues (AACUL) and America's Credit Unions (ACU) today jointly announced the return of Scott Simpson, ACU's new president/CEO and former president of three state leagues, to the AACUL Board.
For AACUL's membership, which represents every state league across the country, this moment is more than a leadership update: it is a strategic turning point for the movement.
Simpson previously
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news:
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Simpson's return to AACUL Board reinforces unified advocacy
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The American Association of Credit Union Leagues (AACUL) and America's Credit Unions (ACU) today jointly announced the return of Scott Simpson, ACU's new president/CEO and former president of three state leagues, to the AACUL Board.
For AACUL's membership, which represents every state league across the country, this moment is more than a leadership update: it is a strategic turning point for the movement.
Simpson previouslyserved on the AACUL Board from 2014 to 2021, including two years as Chair, and his return comes at a time when coordination between state and federal advocacy has never been more important. AACUL is the convening arm of the League System.
This connection is critical for credit unions, operating in a landscape shaped by both federal and state decisions. The ability to move legislation, influence regulation, and defend credit unions requires tight alignment between the national advocacy strategy and the state League System.
Simpson's return to the AACUL Board serves as a lynchpin for that alignment, ensuring that local priorities inform federal strategy, and that national initiatives are backed by strong state-level infrastructure.
This week, AACUL, ACU and other system leaders are gathered in California for an annual, multi-day joint strategic planning session, focused on new ways the entire industry can collaborate across organizational lines. Simpson's presence on the AACUL Board provides the connective tissue needed to advance shared priorities, strengthen relationships, and modernize the industry's approach to unified advocacy.
"Coming back to the AACUL Board feels like a family reunion," Simpson said. "I've led three state leagues, and I know firsthand that our system is strongest when we work as one. America's Credit Unions and AACUL will continue moving forward together to deliver unified advocacy for credit unions nationwide."
AACUL President Brad Miller emphasized the strategic importance of Simpson's role: "Scott embodies the bridge between national leadership and the League System. His return strengthens our alignment at a moment when state and federal advocacy must be seamlessly coordinated for credit unions to thrive," Miller said.
This joint announcement underscores not only the deepening partnership between ACU, AACUL, the League System and partner organizations but also a shared vision for the future: one system, one voice, and a united advocacy machine powering the entire credit union movement forward.
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Original text here: https://www.americascreditunions.org/news-media/news/simpsons-return-aacul-board-reinforces-unified-advocacy
IAM Union Lufthansa Technik Workers in Puerto Rico Stay Strong and Reject Decertification Effort
UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland, Dec. 2 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers issued the following news release:
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IAM Union Lufthansa Technik Workers in Puerto Rico Stay Strong and Reject Decertification Effort
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AGUADILLA, P.R., Dec. 2, 2025 - IAM Union members at Lufthansa Technik Puerto Rico (LTPR) have voted to keep their union representation, defeating a decertification attempt pushed by the anti-worker National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation. The result is a decisive victory for the skilled technicians who
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UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland, Dec. 2 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers issued the following news release:
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IAM Union Lufthansa Technik Workers in Puerto Rico Stay Strong and Reject Decertification Effort
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AGUADILLA, P.R., Dec. 2, 2025 - IAM Union members at Lufthansa Technik Puerto Rico (LTPR) have voted to keep their union representation, defeating a decertification attempt pushed by the anti-worker National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation. The result is a decisive victory for the skilled technicians whokeep aircraft safe and reliable. The vote sends a clear message to Lufthansa Technik management that union-busting tactics have no place in Puerto Rico.
LTPR workers and allies across Puerto Rico have stood united in urging the company to negotiate a fair and just contract. This vote reaffirms their commitment to solidarity and strengthens their fight for a collective bargaining agreement that reflects their professionalism, experience, and the critical role they play in maintaining aviation safety.
In May 2022, more than 200 aircraft mechanics and related workers at Lufthansa Technik Puerto Rico voted to join the IAM, determined to secure dignity and fairness on the job. But instead of negotiating in good faith, management delayed and ignored workers' voices. In 2023, the IAM called on the National Mediation Board to step in as a federal mediator. Verdi, the German union representing Lufthansa workers across Europe, has also urged Lufthansa AG - the parent company - to intervene and help resolve the Puerto Rico contract dispute.
The decertification attempt was part of a long pattern of management-driven delays in the bargaining process, which has been stalled for nearly three years. While Lufthansa Technik continues to profit from the dedication and technical expertise of its workforce, the company has refused to offer a contract that recognizes workers' value or improves their quality of life.
"Lufthansa Technik must now come to the table ready to negotiate a contract that honors these workers' skills and contributions," said IAM International President Brian Bryant. "The workers have spoken loudly and clearly: they want respect, they want stability, and they want a fair contract. The IAM will not rest until they get the contract they deserve."
"This vote is a powerful testament to what solidarity can achieve," said IAM Southern Territory General Vice President Craig Martin. "Lufthansa Technik workers stood together against outside interference and made it clear that they want a strong union fighting for them at the table. Now it's time for the company to respect that mandate and bargain in good faith."
"Our members in Puerto Rico showed tremendous resolve in the face of intimidation and delay tactics," said IAM Air Transport Territory General Vice President Richie Johnsen. "They know their worth, and they know that union representation is the path to better wages, safer working conditions, and a more secure future. Their unity is inspiring, and the IAM is with them every step of the way."
Workers on the shop floor echoed that sentiment, emphasizing the importance of standing together.
"We stayed united because we know what we bring to this company," said Lufthansa Technik Aircraft Mechanic Ilianalyn Delgado. "We keep these aircraft flying safely. We deserve respect, a voice on the job, and a contract that reflects our work. This vote shows we're not backing down."
The IAM Union calls on Lufthansa Technik Puerto Rico to end its stalling tactics, honor the decision of its workers, and return to the bargaining table prepared to reach a strong, fair contract.
Trabajadores de la Union IAM en Lufthansa Technik Puerto Rico se Mantienen Firmes y Rechazan Intento de Descertificacion
AGUADILLA, P.R., 2 de diciembre de 2025 - Los miembros de la Union IAM en Lufthansa Technik Puerto Rico (LTPR) votaron a favor de mantener su representacion sindical, derrotando un intento de descertificacion impulsado por la Fundacion Nacional para la Defensa Legal del Derecho al Trabajo, una organizacion antitrabajadora. El resultado representa una victoria decisiva para los tecnicos especializados que mantienen las aeronaves seguras y confiables. La votacion envia un mensaje claro a la gerencia de Lufthansa Technik de que las tacticas en contra de las uniones no tienen cabida en Puerto Rico.
Los trabajadores de LTPR y aliados en toda la isla se han mantenido unidos, instando a la empresa a negociar un convenio justo y digno. Esta votacion reafirma su compromiso con la solidaridad y fortalece su lucha por un convenio de negociacion colectiva que refleje su profesionalismo, su experiencia y el papel critico que desempenan en la seguridad de la aviacion.
En mayo de 2022, mas de 200 mecanicos de aeronaves y trabajadores relacionados en Lufthansa Technik Puerto Rico votaron para unirse a la IAM, decididos a asegurar dignidad y justicia en el trabajo. Pero en lugar de negociar de buena fe, la gerencia retraso el proceso e ignoro la voz de los trabajadores. En 2023, la IAM solicito a la Junta Nacional de Mediacion intervenir como mediadora federal. Verdi, la union alemana que representa a los trabajadores de Lufthansa en toda Europa, tambien ha instado a Lufthansa AG -empresa matriz- a intervenir y ayudar a resolver la disputa de convenio en Puerto Rico.
El intento de descertificacion fue parte de un largo patron de retrasos impulsados por la gerencia en el proceso de negociacion, el cual ha estado estancado por casi tres anos. Mientras Lufthansa Technik continua beneficiandose de la dedicacion y la pericia tecnica de su fuerza laboral, la compania se ha negado a ofrecer un convenio que reconozca el valor de los trabajadores o mejore su calidad de vida.
"La gerencia de Lufthansa Technik debe ahora llegar a la mesa lista para negociar un convenio que honre las destrezas y aportaciones de estos trabajadores", dijo Brian Bryant, presidente internacional de la IAM. "Los trabajadores han hablado alto y claro: quieren respeto, quieren estabilidad y quieren un convenio justo. La IAM no descansara hasta que obtengan el convenio que merecen."
"Esta votacion es un testimonio poderoso de lo que la solidaridad puede lograr", dijo Craig Martin, vicepresidente general del Territorio del Sur de la IAM. "Los trabajadores de Lufthansa Technik se mantuvieron unidos frente a las interferencias externas y dejaron claro que quieren una union fuerte luchando por ellos en la mesa de negociacion. Ahora es el momento de que la compania respete ese mandato y negocie de buena fe."
"Nuestros miembros en Puerto Rico demostraron una enorme determinacion ante tacticas de intimidacion y retraso", dijo Richie Johnsen, vicepresidente general del Territorio de Transporte Aereo de la IAM. "Ellos conocen su valor y saben que la representacion de la union es el camino hacia mejores salarios, condiciones de trabajo mas seguras y un futuro mas estable. Su unidad es inspiradora, y la IAM esta con ellos en cada paso del camino."
Los trabajadores expresaron ese mismo sentir, destacando la importancia de mantenerse unidos.
"Nos mantuvimos unidos porque sabemos lo que aportamos a esta compania," afirmo Ilianalyn Delgado, mecanico de aeronaves de Lufthansa Technik. "Mantenemos estas aeronaves volando de manera segura. Merecemos respeto, una voz en el trabajo y un contrato que refleje nuestro esfuerzo. Esta votacion demuestra que no daremos un paso atras."
La Union IAM hace un llamado a Lufthansa Technik Puerto Rico a terminar sus tacticas dilatorias, respetar la decision de sus trabajadores y regresar a la mesa de negociacion preparado para lograr un convenio fuerte y justo.
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Original text here: https://www.goiam.org/news/iam-union-lufthansa-technik-workers-in-puerto-rico-stay-strong-and-reject-decertification-effort/
Detailing credit union priorities before NCUA testimony
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news:
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Detailing credit union priorities before NCUA testimony
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With NCUA Chairman Kyle Hauptman set to testify before the House Financial Services Committee Tuesday, America's Credit Unions Senior Vice President of Advocacy Greg Mesack outlined several credit union priorities in a letter sent for the hearing's record. Hauptman will testify alongside other federal financial regulators.
Mesack noted America's Credit Unions' ongoing support for NCUA's proposed budget reduction in 2026, agency
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news:
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Detailing credit union priorities before NCUA testimony
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With NCUA Chairman Kyle Hauptman set to testify before the House Financial Services Committee Tuesday, America's Credit Unions Senior Vice President of Advocacy Greg Mesack outlined several credit union priorities in a letter sent for the hearing's record. Hauptman will testify alongside other federal financial regulators.
Mesack noted America's Credit Unions' ongoing support for NCUA's proposed budget reduction in 2026, agencymodernization and restructuring efforts, and elimination of reputation risk from examinations and supervision.
To help credit unions continue to meet members' financial needs, NCUA should:
* Maintain the current 18% temporary interest rate ceiling for federal credit unions beyond its expiration in March 2026;
* Align with recent federal financial regulator reforms by modernizing examination scope and frequency and clarifying the standards for "unsafe or unsound practices" and formal exam findings;
* Provide additional clarity on what custodians of stablecoins or stablecoin reserves may do with those funds beyond general safekeeping, and their status collateral for lending purposes while implementing the GENIUS Act;
* Pursue targeted capital relief or credit unions that aligns with the Nov. 25 proposal from federal bank regulators that would implement changes to the community bank leverage ratio framework; and
* Consider working through the Federal Financial Institution Examination Council to modernize the CAMELS rating system, with a particular focus on the "M" (Management) component.
The letter also offered support for the Taskforce for Recognizing and Averting Payment Scams (TRAPS) Act ( H.R. 4936 ), which would create a bipartisan task force to combat fraud. America's Credit Unions also encouraged the committee to support and consider legislation that would provide greater regulatory relief to credit unions, such as the Expanding Access to Lending Options Act ( H.R. 4167 ).
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Original text here: https://www.americascreditunions.org/news-media/news/detailing-credit-union-priorities-ncua-testimony
Calling on FinCEN to improve Section 314(a) information requests
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news:
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Calling on FinCEN to improve Section 314(a) information requests
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Credit unions receiving incomplete data in information requests from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) can create "large numbers of false positives" and force employees to conduct time-consuming manual reviews that provide "little value to law enforcement." America's Credit Unions outlined recommendations to reduce this unnecessary compliance burden while improving the quality and usefulness of information
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news:
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Calling on FinCEN to improve Section 314(a) information requests
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Credit unions receiving incomplete data in information requests from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) can create "large numbers of false positives" and force employees to conduct time-consuming manual reviews that provide "little value to law enforcement." America's Credit Unions outlined recommendations to reduce this unnecessary compliance burden while improving the quality and usefulness of informationcredit unions provide to FinCEN and law enforcement in letter sent Monday.
The letter from Regulatory Advocacy Senior Counsel Luke Martone is in response to FinCEN's request for comment (RFC) on information collection requirements under section 314(a) of the USA PATRIOT Act. Martone noted the biggest challenge for credit unions when complying is the "frequent absence of core identifiers" such as date of birth, address, or taxpayer identification numbers.
He recommended that FinCEN require law enforcement to provide more details when gathering information to help financial institutions distinguish between similar names. Additional improvements, he noted, include clearer guidance, advance notice for unusually large requests, alerts when corrected files are issued, and expanded access to standardized training.
Martone also raised concerns about the lack of feedback credit unions receive after submitting 314(a) responses, Suspicious Activity Reports, or Currency Transaction Reports, making it difficult to assess whether their reporting supports law-enforcement efforts.
While the RFC focuses on Section 314(a), Martone highlighted the value of the voluntary section 314(b) information-sharing framework as related to fraud and illicit activity. "We recognize that the scope of 314(b) is defined by the text of the USA PATRIOT Act and that expanding its coverage would require statutory action. If policymakers consider targeted updates to allow more effective fraud-related information sharing, we strongly request Treasury's support for such efforts," he added.
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Original text here: https://www.americascreditunions.org/news-media/news/calling-fincen-improve-section-314a-information-requests
AAM Advancements Must Include Existing Aircraft Maintenance Standards, Human Dispatchers
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 [Category: Union] -- The Transport Workers Union of America issued the following news release:
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AAM Advancements Must Include Existing Aircraft Maintenance Standards, Human Dispatchers
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The Transport Workers Union of America, the nation's largest airline workers union, is urging Congress to ensure that the advanced air mobility (AAM) industry meets existing aircraft maintenance standards, includes human dispatchers for all AAM operations, and ensures that the AAM industry is not favored over existing modes of transportation for federal funding.
The TWU submitted a
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 [Category: Union] -- The Transport Workers Union of America issued the following news release:
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AAM Advancements Must Include Existing Aircraft Maintenance Standards, Human Dispatchers
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The Transport Workers Union of America, the nation's largest airline workers union, is urging Congress to ensure that the advanced air mobility (AAM) industry meets existing aircraft maintenance standards, includes human dispatchers for all AAM operations, and ensures that the AAM industry is not favored over existing modes of transportation for federal funding.
The TWU submitted astatement for the record from Air Division Director Andre Sutton ahead of a House Transportation Committee hearing on the state of the AAM industry. You can view the entire statement here.
"To maintain safety standards in our airspace, AAM should be required to import standards for maintenance and dispatching from the larger air system, which continues to be the safest mode of transportation ever," Sutton wrote. "Additionally, AAM must be addressed in the context of the other existing modes already operating in the environments AAM seeks to serve, specifically those already served by public transportation and commuter rail lines. The TWU strongly believes that existing labor standards in these modes should never be weakened as new entrants integrate into t he existing market - in many cases competing with federally funded infrastructure with well over a century's worth of public investment."
The TWU, which represents aircraft mechanics across the country, told Congress that utilizing the same set of aircraft maintenance standards for AAM aircraft is critical for maintaining safety. Existing FAA certifications for aircraft maintenance will be critical for repairing equipment when issues arise, ensuring that America's aviation system remains the world's safest.
The TWU also represents dispatchers across the country at various airlines and told Congress that certified dispatchers must be used on AAM operations. Certified dispatchers are required to keep aircraft on the ground during unsafe weather conditions, and that complicated AAM operations must include a certified aircraft dispatcher to ensure that commercial AAM flight is safe.
Finally, the TWU argued that AAM must not be favored over existing modes of mass transit. The AAM industry should not be granted more liberal subsides, weaker safety standards, or benefit from the misapplication of existing federal standards. The TWU wants to ensure that AAM is developed safety, prioritizes workers, and expands access to transportation across the country has the technology gets closer to widespread commercial adoption.
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Original text here: https://www.twu.org/aam-advancements-must-include-existing-aircraft-maintenance-standards-human-dispatchers/
'Compliance 101' examines practical takeaways from Reg E actions
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news:
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'Compliance 101' examines practical takeaways from Reg E actions
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Credit unions are offered a deep dive into the recent regulatory enforcement actions on Regulation E in the latest Compliance 101. Launched in October by America's Credit Unions, the series tackles compliance basics, especially common challenges credit unions face every day.
The new entry addresses practical applications for Regulation E (which implements the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA)), analyzing lessons
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news:
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'Compliance 101' examines practical takeaways from Reg E actions
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Credit unions are offered a deep dive into the recent regulatory enforcement actions on Regulation E in the latest Compliance 101. Launched in October by America's Credit Unions, the series tackles compliance basics, especially common challenges credit unions face every day.
The new entry addresses practical applications for Regulation E (which implements the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA)), analyzing lessonslearned from actions taken due to serious deficiencies in compliance infrastructure.
Compliance 101 details why credit unions should:
* Promptly and thoroughly investigate unauthorized transactions;
* Document investigation efforts clearly and retain internal logs;
* Provide detailed written explanations when denying claims;
* Comply timely with provisional credits;
* Limit consumer liability;
* Have clear, accessible dispute channels;
* Train employees regularly on EFTA/Regulation E; and
* Review and update policies & procedures.
America's Credit Unions' Compliance Library contains additional resources such as FAQs, a compliance calendar, and twice-weekly updates for the Compliance Blog.
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Original text here: https://www.americascreditunions.org/news-media/news/compliance-101-examines-practical-takeaways-reg-e-actions
