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CFI proposed wage increases for Region 2 and 3 interpreters based on years of service but courts continue rejecting the raise. Here’s one interpreter’s story on what that means for her and her daughter.
Region 2 proposed to withdraw its proposal to send interpreters home up to two hours early without pay, but only if CFI agrees to accept its proposal on video remote interpreting
Interpreters discussed court administrators’ proposed changes would adversely impact all professional interpreters during a CFI general meeting this weekend.
During bargaining, CFI told the region that the proposal for early release without pay is destructive, and though we recognize it is a priority for the courts we are not persuaded.
Interpreters rallied alongside court clerks on Wednesday, calling for the Superior Court of Alameda County to provide workers with affordable health care.
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.
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.
SAVE THE DATE: April 20 in Stockton. Campaign for a Better Contract: The Time has Come.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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