Interpreter unions at the European Parliament end their strike — at least until the end of 2022; warn that work could still stop if agreed-upon guidelines are not met.
US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, says US cannot achieve diplomacy without interpreting; praises interpreters as vital to work of State Department.
Spain’s government seeks to fill 49 official translator and interpreter jobs. Tests include multiple-choice questions, among other requirements of an unusual process.
The 60-page Interpreting Services and Technology Report provides a 360-degree view on the growth industry of interpreting, featuring analysis by mode, setting, geo, buyers, use cases, and more.
Interpreters United wins representation for Washington interpreters, who will now join the largest federation of unionized workers in the state.
Job-search website, Jooble, on the benefits, career options, and work environments available to professional translators and interpreters.
EU interpreters vote unanimously to stop remote interpreting until demands for improved work conditions are met.
Interpreters Unlimited President Sayed Ali and Vice President Shamus Sayed, along with the company, won the SBA San Diego Minority Owned Small Business of the Year award based on their contributions, achievements, and philanthropy individually and as a business.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics annual report finds hourly rate for translators and interpreters down to USD 23.61; sees “much faster than average” growth in field, plus 10,400 jobs yearly.
Despite growing interpreting demand, Colorado’s relatively low rates remain stagnant. Judicial Department says interpreters’ request for USD 10 per hour raise came too late for consideration for FY23.
Interpreters Unlimited is putting a call out to offer language service assistance at no charge to Ukrainians who are in extreme need
The SD500 list recognizes the top 500 executives and most influential leaders in San Diego.
Finnish hospital and court interpreters stop work, read demands out loud for three minutes to protest public-sector tender process. Current government interpreting contract set to expire early 2022.
This year IU made the list at #22 globally and #12 in the US.
Red T Spokesperson Rebecca Petra joins SlatorPod to talk about the ongoing situation of interpreters in Afghanistan and the organization’s current initiatives to assist them.
Norwegian agency flags increase in interpreting demand following immigration trend plus the rise in immigrant unemployment; conducts EUR 40m RFP.
The Association of Language Companies lobbies politicians for “workable, clear exemptions for knowledge-based industries” during its March 2021 virtual advocacy event.
thebigword gets 3-year extension on Ministry of Justice contract. CEO Josh Gould says, despite shift to remote interpretation, 18,000 in-person interpreting jobs were booked last month by MoJ, etc.
As the Brexit transition period came to an end, a December 2020 agreement between the EU and the UK outlined the requirements for UK linguists on business trips.
Interpreters Unlimited has been named to the San Diego Business Journal List of Fastest Growing Private Companies in San Diego 2020.
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