Can you explain how credit union dividends work?

Credit union dividends are similar to interest payments from a bank. When you deposit money in a credit union, you become a member and part owner. The credit union uses your deposits to make loans and investments. The profits earned from these activities are then shared with members in the form of dividends, which are a portion of the credit union's earnings. The more money you have deposited in the credit union, the more dividends you may receive.