No Reopener in Region 2
CFI and Region 2 negotiators have agreed not to exercise their option to reopen portions of the MOU, which will remain in effect with no changes until negotiations next year.
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Bargaining, professional development, national press on the industry.
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Professional development seminars for CIMCE credit.
Wednesday, October 20th, 2010
Tuesday, October 19th, 2010
State Budget Update
Interpreter budget not reduced, annual allocation preserved. Protection for court interpreter surplus funds. Out-of-courtroom services are reimburseable. Transparency in local court spending.
Sunday, October 17th, 2010
Conference Attendees Are All Smiles
Over 300 interpreters learned, socialized and networked at CFI’s 8th annual CE conference in Santa Monica. See pics, CIMCE numbers, and give us your feedback!
Friday, October 15th, 2010
Guild Meeting on Nov 20
The California Media Workers Guild, CWA-TNG Local 39521 (“the Guild”) will hold a meeting of its Representative Assembly (RA) on Saturday, November 20 at 10:00 am, at our SF office. Visit mediaworkers.org or see 2010 guild meeting calendar for more info on our local.
Wednesday, October 13th, 2010
CIMCE Petition to the AOC
Some members alarmed by the new requirements collaborated on a petition to reverse 3 provisions. The board approved the petition, which you can sign online or print and mail by Oct 31.
Monday, October 11th, 2010
Help Get Out the Vote
Make some phone calls or go door-to-door and get out the vote! The election is coming up on Tues Nov 2nd, and CFI has a lot at stake. We need a democrat in the Governor’s mansion.
Monday, October 11th, 2010
Region 2 Update
Message from field rep Carl Hall: no re-opener on MOU, mileage issues, cross-assignments, grievances in Alameda and Sonoma.
Saturday, October 9th, 2010
Parking for Sunday at Conference
Free street parking surrounding hotel all day Sunday. City lot for $9/day on 4th.
Friday, October 8th, 2010
Nominations for Our Local
The Executive Committee of our local, the California Media Workers Guild, opens nominations for all local officer positions in October. Terms are for three years, beginning in January.
Thursday, October 7th, 2010
Last Minute Conference Announcements
Hotel parking, updated schedule, credit for double sessions, laptops, and Trados.
Sunday, October 3rd, 2010
Late Registration Open for Limited Time
Due to high levels of pre-registration and concern that the conference will sell out, late registration is now available online for a limited time.
Friday, October 1st, 2010
Parking in Santa Monica
Hotel guests pay $25 for overnight, and day-use guests get free valet parking.
upcoming seminars
Aug 3 in Los Angeles
Delinquency, immigration, death penalty. 6 hrs CIMCE, breakfast and lunch included.
Details soon!