SEIU reaches tentative agreement with SF court
SEIU reaches tentative contract with San Francisco Superior Court that includes raises and bonuses.
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Monday, October 15th, 2012
Friday, October 12th, 2012
Region 3 Bargaining Update #4
Region 3 court administration accepted certain aspects of the Union’s proposals for stronger professional standard terms, proposing language supporting team interpreting.
Saturday, October 6th, 2012
President urges interpreters keep informed; give courts a message of unity
CFI President Michael Ferreira urges interpreters to show support and remain informed about statewide interpreter issues during Saturday’s membership meeting
Monday, October 1st, 2012
Region 2 Bargaining Update #3
Region 2 court administrators contend they could save some $440,000 or more annually by dismissing interpreters before the end their scheduled shift.
Friday, September 21st, 2012
Region 3 Bargaining Update #3
CFI proposes stronger language on team interpreting and professional standards during the opening of the third bargaining session in Region 3.
Thursday, September 20th, 2012
Region 2 Bargaining Update #2
Region 2 bargaining team proposed measures to ensure courts provide team interpreting and allow interpreters to step down from a case under certain conditions during negotiations.
Friday, September 7th, 2012
Region 3 Bargaining Update #2
CFI bargaining team proposes seniority language for assignments, grievances and job vacancies; new-employee mentoring during Region 3 session.
Sunday, September 2nd, 2012
Region 1 Bargaining Update #5
On August 30, CFI proposed two measures that would provide interpreters some economic relief. The Region made no proposals.
Sunday, August 12th, 2012
CFI members get updates and credit
California Federation of Interpreters members got a briefing on bargaining and earned credits during the seminar and meeting in Santa Rosa on Saturday, August 11.
Sunday, August 12th, 2012
Bargaining Sessions Update
Show the California Federation of Interpreters’ collective strength by joining a watch and support committee.
Monday, August 6th, 2012
Courts can’t impose coordinator work
Contact CFI if court officials tell you to take on coordinator duties. Despite a recent law change, courts can’t force coordinating responsibilities on interpreters.
Sunday, August 5th, 2012
Region 1 Bargaining Update #4
Our next bargaining session for Region 1 will be Thursday, Aug. 30 in Santa Fe Springs. Watch and support committees, economic proposals, summit to coordinate 3 regions.
upcoming seminars
Aug 3 in Los Angeles
Delinquency, immigration, death penalty. 6 hrs CIMCE, breakfast and lunch included.
Details soon!