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At the Nub, you’ll find the latest NUBSLI announcements, guest blogs and related interpreting and union information.
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NUBSLI welcomes its newest member
6 December 2016
For many, she will need no introduction, for others we are delighted to introduce Kathleen Hankinson as not only NUBSLI’s first retired member but also our 400th member.
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What’s the difference between a BSL/English interpreter and a tin of baked beans?
27 November 2016
Listen to our podcast or read our transcript to find out how this relates to BSL/English interpreters.
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My experience of a multiple-bookings day
22 November 2016
An interpreter tells us about their experience of working multiple health bookings in one day.
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Interpreters in Sheffield face reduced fees from LanguageLine Solutions
24 August 2016
LanguageLine, who have retained and won interpreting contracts in Sheffield, have informed interpreters that they are to face around a 30% reduction in their pay.
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I’m a human being, too.
17 August 2016
I am a BSL/English interpreter living and working in Yorkshire. I have a house, a partner and a cat. My favourite colour is green and I am particularly fond of biscuits. I am an interpreter, but I am also a human being.
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Can I vote in the Labour leadership election?
18 July 2016
Some members have been asking whether they are eligible to vote in the Labour leadership election. If you’re a member who is also a Labour supporter, here’s a guide on what you need to do to vote.
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BSL/English interpreters working conditions report 2015-2016
11 July 2016
NUBSLI is pleased to announce that our report: Survey of BSL/English Interpreters’ Working Conditions (2015-2016) is now available.
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Email from Pearl Linguistics of concern to interpreters
15 June 2016
Interpreters have been receiving the following email from Pearl Linguistics. The tone and level of unprofessionalism is causing concern.
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NUBSLI’s letter to Language Line Solutions over reduction to booking times
6 June 2016
Language Line Solutions have emailed interpreters informing them they will no longer pay minimum 3 hour booking times, citing new framework agreements as the reason. Read NUBSLI’s response.
