Expedition Credit Union

Expedition Credit Union was established in 1957 to benefit Minnesota Education Association members. Originally named MEA Credit Union, we assisted with the specific financial needs of the education community. Throughout the years from strikes and natural disasters, to times of prosperity the credit union was there. In the summer of 1998, the States two teachers unions: the Minnesota Education Association and the Minnesota Federation of Teachers merged into one Education Minnesota. Taking their lead, we petitioned the State Banking Department for a new charter, whereupon our field of membership changed to include all staff and members of the new organization. Without an MEA to serve, the name MEA Credit Union became obsolete. On January 1, 1999, we changed our name to United Educators Credit Union. As the credit union strengthened its relationship with Minnesotas educators, it looked for ways to spread the value of belonging and the importance of financial education to make wise...