US Census Data: Need for Translators and Interpreters Remains a Constant
With some 68 million out of the total US population of 333 million speaking a language other than English at home in the US, language access remains a clear, pressing need.
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US Justice Department Resolves Lack of Language Access Investigation in Courts
US Department of Justice works with North Carolina Courts to remedy lack of access to language services for court users of limited English proficiency.
US Attorney General Urges Federal Agencies to Improve Language Access Rights
US Attorney General Merrick B. Garland issues an emphatic call to action for federal agencies to review and improve language access practices and policies.
New York Expands Services Immediately for Limited English Proficiency Residents
New York Governor, Kathy Hochul, makes good on commitment to expand and improve equal access for residents of limited English proficiency (LEP) via new state agency.
Sign-ups Spike in Singapore’s ‘Citizen Translators’ Volunteer Program
Volunteers to Singapore’s Citizen Translators Project increase from 88 to 800 in 2021, many of them students. Government rolls out incentives for participants, translation workshops for teachers.
Slator Pro Guide: Finding Growth in Adjacent Services
Pro Guide for LSPs to identify growth opportunities in adjacent services. Profiles 15 adjacent services, analyzing barriers to entry, risks, and synergies.
TransLinguist – a Disruptive AI Driven Player in the Remote Interpreting Market
TransLinguist has launched a unique artificially intelligent product (SaaS) that bridges the communication gap between a global audience and accommodates remote interpretations of all types under one user-friendly solution.
US Immigration Services Wants Translators’ Signatures on Documents
Translated documents filed at the US immigration agency, USCIS, now require the translator's name and signature.
Traductions Serge Bélair Appoints New CEO; Strikes Deal With Private Equity Investor
New partnership allows TRSB to enter the M&A race; founder takes on strategic role as longtime VP of Business Development Mary Kazamias is named CEO.
UK Defense Ministry Publishes GBP 45.2m Translation and Interpreting Tender
UK Defense Ministry issues GBP 45.2m tender for translation and interpreting services at home and overseas military missions.
Median Annual Pay for US Translators and Interpreters Climbs to Nearly USD 50,000 in 2018
New data released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicate continued wage growth for Translators and Interpreters based in the United States.
America’s Translation Rate Holds Firm at USD 0.22
An analysis of nearly 600 pricing points submitted to the US Federal Government reveals a wide disparity in translation pricing. Offers range from 10 Cents to 42 Cents on average per word.
Interpreters Unlimited Acquires US Rival GlobeLink
U.S. interpretation provider Interpreters Unlimited expands into Colorado with acquisition of GlobeLink. Post-acquisition integration, recruiting qualified linguists, and legislation around contractors top the company’s list of challenges for the next two years.
US DoD’s Media Exploitation Center Awards USD 39m Translation Contract
US Defense Intelligence Agency awards a potential USD 39m contract to MultiLingual Solutions to help analyze media seized from enemy forces overseas. USD 4.9m has been allocated for FY 2017.
Kenya Translation Business Gets Language Policy Boost
New language policy states all public documents in Kenya should be available in Kiswahili and English, while promoting 53 other community languages. Owner of Kenyan LSP puts country’s translation rate at USD 0.05–0.10 per word.
Heads Up, California Job Creators: Translate Your Employment Policies
California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act was recently amended to emphasize which policies employers must translate in nuanced and lengthy detail. The magic threshold set at 10%. Here’s a quick rundown.
The Rolex of Translation: Switzerland’s Federal Language Services
With salaries of USD 135,000 for in-house translators and USD 0.40 per word paid to freelancers, Switzerland’s federal administration is home to some of the world’s best paid translation jobs.
Translation Case Against South African Government Reaches Supreme Court
Activist lawyer challenges the government in South Africa to translate 20 years of legislation and more into all of the country’s 11 official languages. Language service providers to benefit should Supreme Court rule in lawyer's favor.
Ontario Appoints Head of French Language Services Commission
Canada’s largest province, Ontario, with a population of nearly 13 million increases funds available to ensure equal access to bilingual services and documentation for its 300,000 French speakers.
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