AP: Interpreters Face Struggles
Two news articles from Ontario and South Dakota shared by CFI President Mike Ferreira show that we interpreters are facing problems everywhere.
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Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012
Wednesday, December 28th, 2011
December Update for Reg-2 and 3
New Northern California officers, MOUs extended, and steward trainings. Sonoma on rocky terrain, and Merced is the “Turnaround Court of the Year”.
Thursday, December 22nd, 2011
Pacific Media Workers Guild’s New Officers
First election since Hawaii and California merger
Thursday, December 22nd, 2011
New Officers and Delegates for CFI
CFI Announces New Officers and Delegates for the Joint Governing Board
Tuesday, December 6th, 2011
Reg-4 Bargaining Update #7
In a session marked by both discord and an odd sort of harmony, management proposed annual bonuses and adding translation to unit work.
Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011
Meeting and Seminar Dec 6 in Pasadena
Members, come meet for 1.5 free credits. Region 1 update on pilot program and change of status.
Friday, November 11th, 2011
Steward Training Dec 10 in SF
What does it mean to be a member of a Union? How does our Union work? What is a steward? What does a steward do? Current stewards and anyone interested, no commitment.
Tuesday, November 1st, 2011
Anticipated Changes at LASC Finally Here
Change of status – 25 more interpreters to qualify for benefits. Pilot program scheduled to go forward in early November. Membership meeting and 1.5 free CIMCE credits for members.
Saturday, October 29th, 2011
Petition to Maintain Standards in California
Due to continued concern of court interpreters throughout California, members and non-members alike, CFI is collecting petitions to maintain certification standards.
Wednesday, October 26th, 2011
Resources on CA Right to an Interpreter
As promised during the conference, here are the resources on the California Constitution and the right to an interpreter.
Wednesday, October 26th, 2011
Here Are Your Right Hands
Rob Cruz, Chair of NAJIT sends us an article written by Bruno G. Romero, Program Manager for the Ohio Supreme Court’s Interpreter Program.
Wednesday, October 26th, 2011
Nominations Open for 2012-13 Officers
Submit via email or mail by Nov 19, positions open on the CFI Joint Governing Board and the Guild’s Executive Committee, for 2-year terms starting January.
Seminars
Sat Feb 4 in Riverside
Forensic evaluations of children, force options, and immigration in criminal defense. 6 CIMCE credits, lunch included. Details »