Employee interpreters, independent contractors and union activists picketed outside the Hall of Justice on Tuesday, the second day of rallies in the Bay Area by language professionals advocating for a fair contract and meaningful language access.
Read MoreNOTICE of re-opening of nominations for CFI unit leadership
By the November 15, 2013 decision of the Local Election Committee of this union, Pacific Media Workers Guild, nominations for California Federation of Interpreters (CFI) unit leadership are re-opened, in order to be in line with the schedule for nominations set by the Pacific Media Workers Guild bylaws on nominations and elections. Therefore, the nominations […]
Read MoreState Fed workers mull agreement with 5% increase
Staff members of the California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO, represented by the Pacific Media Workers Guild have a tentative agreement for a new two-year contract.
Read MoreNiesha Gates — Our Wonderful President Moves On
Niesha Gates, president of the Pacific Media Workers Guild, has landed a dream job for any former college student. She gets paid to start talking about the teachers.
Read MoreCourt interpreters plan pickets. Join us.
Our California Federation of Interpreters unit is planning three pickets in the coming days as part of a strong push for fair terms in their next contract in Region 2 (Bay Area).
Read MoreA Dispatch from the Western District Council President
The Western District Council of The Newspaper Guild (TNG) met over the weekend in Santa Fe Springs to discuss the challenges they face and the strategies they have utilized to maintain a stable work environment despite difficult times.
Read MoreGuild members rack up the awards
Long-time Guild members receive awards from the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association, The Newspaper Guild and the Society for Professional Journalists. We congratulate our talented members.
Read MoreCFI to JC: Interpreters do it better in person
About two dozen interpreters filled up the Judicial Council gallery Friday to push for extending language services to court users in civil matters and caution against the misuse of Video Remote Interpreting.
Read MoreGuild notice of meeting to receive nominations 2013
All Local and unit officers of the Pacific Media Workers Guild, TNG-CWA Local 39521, are up for election. Nominations opened October 19, and will remain open until nominations are closed at the November 23 EC/RA/General Membership meeting.
Read MoreEnigmas of Cuban Spanish – pitfalls for interpreters
Tony Rivas’ talk – the Enigmas of Cuban Spanish – took place at the 11th annual CFI conference. Tantalized by his use of the word “enigmas,” we challenged Rivas to help non-interpreter “lay people” to understand the premise of his talk.
Read MoreNuances matter when interpreting for trafficking cases
Long after a police raid has busted a human trafficking ring, emotionally difficult and legally complicated follow-up work continues. Interpreters are key to helping.
Read MoreScholarship, memorial honor beloved Guild veteran
Tech-savvy Guild leader Russ Cain was the union’s main database expert and one-man help desk for years. When he died recently, staff members wondered how they could possibly manage without him.
Read MoreCFI-backed bill to provide interpreters in civil cases clears legislature
A CFI-sponsored bill to ensure quality language access for civil court users has cleared the state Senate and Assembly and awaits the governor’s signature.
Read MoreRegion 2 Interpreters Campaign for a Fair Contract
Wear red on Wednesdays in solidarity with CFI. CFI’s Region 2 stands strong for a fair contract and explains the history behind the interpreters’ struggles.
Read MoreThings do not go better with Koch
Right-wing billionaire brothers Charles and David Koch have ended their pursuit of the Los Angeles Times and other Tribune Co. newspapers after months of protests by community groups, journalists and other free press advocates.
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