Results of the Strike Authorization Vote
An overwhelming 96 percent of Region 2 and 3 members who voted this weekend said yes to authorizing the bargaining committees call for a strike.
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Monday, April 22nd, 2013
Wednesday, April 17th, 2013
CFI Regions 2 & 3 to take strike authorization vote
Members from Regions 2 and 3 of the California Federation of Interpreters will vote on whether to authorize its bargaining committees with the ability to call a strike.
Friday, April 12th, 2013
Campaign for a Better Contract
SAVE THE DATE: April 20 in Stockton. Campaign for a Better Contract: The Time has Come.
Monday, April 8th, 2013
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Thursday, March 28th, 2013
Region 2 Bargaining Update
Region 2 courts insisted during negotiations Wednesday on the right to send any full time employee home up to two hours early every day in their sole discretion, and without pay.
Friday, March 15th, 2013
Region 3 Bargaining Update
Region 3 courts contend mediation is necessary for bargaining to proceed. No dates have been set at this time while the two sides select a mediator.
Wednesday, March 13th, 2013
An Open Letter to Our Cambodian Judiciary Brethren
Our fellow language professionals at the war crimes tribunal have not been paid for months. We stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters at the Khmer Rouge Tribunals.
Friday, March 8th, 2013
CFI backs establishing statewide language access plan
CFI is a sponsor of AB1127, introduced by Assembly Member Ed Chau. The bill would require the state to develop a language access plan for the courts.
Wednesday, March 6th, 2013
Nearly 100 interpreters attend seminar, meeting in Costa Mesa
Some 80 interpreters attended CFI’s seminar and membership meeting in Southern California over the weekend. CFI will post details about our May seminar in the Sacramento area soon.
Wednesday, March 6th, 2013
CFI comments on federal tool to improve language access
CFI has provided comments for a federal draft assessment to guide courts in improving their language assistance services to the public.
Wednesday, March 6th, 2013
Interpreter Solidarity
Fellow union interpreters from Purple Communications convened in San Francisco this week. They are advocating for a living wage, reasonable rest periods, and fair reimbursements.
Sunday, March 3rd, 2013
CFI backs state bills on language access, interpreting in civil matters
CFI backs newly introduced state bills calling for language access plan and interpreting in civil courts.
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