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Interpreters
California Court Interpreters Urge Lawmakers to Oppose Two Proposed Bills
As California courts struggle to retain qualified interpreters, union-backed AB 1032 could degrade quality standards, while AB 432 pitches an unnecessary new training program.
Nebraska Court Interpreters Win Raises After 19 Years and a Nine-Day Walkout
State Supreme Court approves raises of USD 10-15 per hour, depending on level of certification, starting July 1, 2023. Advocates thank out-of-state colleagues for support.
Post Title 42, Language Service Support is Essential
Language Service Provider Interpreters Unlimited (IU) supports migrants and migrant rights
Nine Nordic and Baltic Professional Associations Converge in New Regional Network
Nine Nordic and Baltic language industry associations are the first members of a new regional network that welcomes companies and freelancers for more effective cooperation.
A Language Justice Framework Is Essential for Equitable Healthcare, Research Finds
Research by University of Minnesota and the HealthPartners Institute reveals language access disparities negatively impact health outcomes for non-English speakers.
Oregon Senate Declines to Vote on Controversial Healthcare Interpreting Bill SB 584
An Oregon Task Force comprising representatives from language service providers including LanguageLine, Boostlingo, and AMN successfully advocated against the bill.
American Translators Association Nudges Oregon to Improve Healthcare Interpreting Bill
Following a February 2023 letter, a March 2023 amendment incorporates ATA’s suggestion. Bill to establish web-based platform scheduling and payment platform still under consideration.
The Federal Court of Australia Updates Guidelines for Working with Interpreters
The Federal Court of Australia publishes an updated set of guidelines and procedural recommendations for working with interpreters, making interpreters “officers of the court.”
Thousands of Court Interpreters Face Hardships as French Government Delays Payment
Court interpreter protests in France garner media attention, highlighting a pervasive problem: for years, the government has delayed payments for as many as 8,000 interpreters.
In an Unusual Process, Spain Set to Hire Dozens of Translators and Interpreters
Spain’s government seeks to fill 49 official translator and interpreter jobs. Tests include multiple-choice questions, among other requirements of an unusual process.
European Parliament Gets Reprieve From Striking Interpreters Via ‘Interim Agreement’
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 Praises Interpreting Service as Vital for Diplomacy
US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, says US cannot achieve diplomacy without interpreting; praises interpreters as vital to work of State Department.
Slator Interpreting Services and Technology Report
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.
America’s First Freelance Interpreters Union Wins Key Vote
Interpreters United wins representation for Washington interpreters, who will now join the largest federation of unionized workers in the state.
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