US House Committee passes TRANSLATE Act mandating the Transportation Security Administration to translate communications into languages spoken by travelers and airport workers.
Marina Gross, the interpreter privy to Trump and Putin’s behind-closed-doors conversation at the Helsinki summit, has found herself at the heart of a heated debate about whether a diplomatic interpreter can be forced to break confidentiality.
Interpreters United wins representation for Washington interpreters, who will now join the largest federation of unionized workers in the state.
Since 2008 California and Arizona created more than 4,000 new jobs in the language services industry. Over the same period, New York and Virginia shed jobs. Average payroll per employee is down in New York, California, and Arizona but grew strongly in Texas and Florida.
Data compiled by US Census Bureau confirms language services industry’s strong growth over past decade. While industry grows overall, estimated average compensation per employee fell by nearly 10% since 2008.
The US Department of State, known for its exacting translation and interpreting standards, invites independent contractors to apply for blanket purchase agreements to start October 1, 2021.
Increase in patent applications drives translation demand. Over a quarter million patent applications filed with WIPO in 2018; Asia and the US top the list.
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