Historic legislation drove home the impact of grassroots advocacy on Capitol Hill.

Truliant FCU, formerly AT&T Family CU, was at the center of the fight.

‘We have to stay on guard and keep fighting to preserve our movement,’ says New York CU Association President/CEO William Mellin.

‘Member support was overwhelming.’

CU movement declared victory after 17 months of intense grassroots lobbying.

Massive advocacy effort made CUs a major political force.