SPOKANE, Wash. – Union CU, known till last year as Inland Empire Trades CU, is branching out to the Tri-Cities area with a new branch in Kennewick.
The $13 million credit union is locating in an old Bank West building.
Under its new charter, Union CU serves members of any labor union and their family members.
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