Why are NUBSLI supporting Jeremy Corbyn to become the next Labour Leader?

We know that there are lots of pressures on interpreters in the current climate At a time when sustainability of the profession is being pulled into question.

Our first branch meeting, where committee members were elected, took place on 25 June 2014 – a year ago today!

Response to the article in the Daily Mail ‘£1million sign language fraudsters guilty of scamming taxpayer to fund luxury holidays including claims to work 21-hours-day’ (5th June 2015).

NUBSLI is pleased to announce that following its #ScrapTheFramework campaign, the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) have delayed tendering the National Framework for language services until after the general election.

Are you concerned about the future of your profession and the effects that changes to interpreting and translation provision will have on the Deaf community?

We are about to see the largest change to interpreting service provision for Deaf people in the UK for many years which could cause lasting damage to the Deaf community.

Today sees the release of the findings of the Work & Pensions Select Committee into Access to Work. Find out some of the key recommendations and NUBSLI’s view on the Committee’s findings.

With the changes and cuts to Access to Work as well as the new National Framework Agreement happening, it is important to understand the wider political situation that is influencing these changes and learn what you can do about it.

NUBSLI believes that establishing fee guidance for interpreters and translators is an important step in safeguarding the profession and ensuring that the deaf community continue to have access to highly trained and skilled professionals.

On 18 October 2014, around 100,000 people marched to protest against low pay, insecure jobs and rising costs. Unite the Union led the way in the march and, as one of its newest branches, NUBSLI was there representing its British Sign Language/English Interpreters and Translators.
Read why Adam Archer felt compelled to join the march.

If you’re an interpreter or translator you most likely have been affected by changes to Access to Work or probably will be affected by the new national framework agreement due in February 2015.
You’ve probably also heard about NUBSLI, which is why you’re here. It’s very important that interpreters work together to protect each other and the future of our profession.
Read why Nicky Evans feels that you can do this by joining NUBSLI