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.
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Wednesday, March 6th, 2013
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.
Wednesday, February 27th, 2013
Region 3 Bargaining Update
Region 3 requests and CFI agrees to begin using a mediator to assist in the negotiations. The next bargaining date will be set after the mediator’s availability is determined.
Monday, February 25th, 2013
CFI ask for deadline extension and review of Khmer, Punjabi certification process
CFI’s President asked the Judicial Council to review concerns over the certification process for Khmer and Punjabi interpreters and to extend the certification deadline
Monday, February 25th, 2013
Unions, groups unite for worker-centered immigration reform
Unions and community groups in California who represent or work with immigrants are strategizing about how to ensure any potential immigration reform plan benefits all workers.
Tuesday, February 19th, 2013
Region 3 Bargaining Update
CFI’s Region 3 bargaining team continued the proposal for a wage increase and rejected a proposal on video remote interpreting plans as part of a comprehensive proposal.
Wednesday, February 13th, 2013
DOJ seeking feedback on language access draft tool for courts
Federal officials are accepting feedback on a draft assessment to guide courts in improving their language assistance services to the public. The deadline to submit comments is Friday, March 1, 2013.
Tuesday, February 12th, 2013
Interpreter Louis Cooke passes away
Veteran interpreter, teacher and peace activist Louis Cooke has lost his battle to cancer. A memorial service is planned for Saturday, Feb. 16 at 5 p.m. at the Neptune Society in Belmont.
Wednesday, January 30th, 2013
Region 3 Bargaining Update
CFI’s Region 3 bargaining team presented counter-proposals that would expand interpreters’ work in the courts, and pushed back against the courts’ refusals to provide pay increases.
Monday, January 28th, 2013
Featured Member: Marina Brodskaya
Marina is a Certified Russian and French Court Interpreter based in Santa Clara County. She’s taught Russian literature at Stanford and published translation of Chekhov.
Friday, January 25th, 2013
CFI elects new delegates, officers
New delegates from all four regions and a new treasurer begin the 2013-14 term.
upcoming seminars
Aug 3 in Los Angeles
Delinquency, immigration, death penalty. 6 hrs CIMCE, breakfast and lunch included.
Details soon!