by ASL Union | Oct 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
In the September 2023 FCC rulemaking on VRS rates, the FCC estimated that interpreter wages would need to go up by 65 percent. As the FCC noted, “we estimate that each provider’s reported historical costs… will increase by a uniform factor: 75% for engineering and...
by ASL Union | Oct 2, 2024 | Uncategorized
By Luke Goldstein, The American Prospect Two firms control the market for telecommunications assistance for deaf people. They have extracted higher rates for this government-funded service, while denying workers a...
by ASL Union | Sep 28, 2024 | Uncategorized
ASL Interpreters Union FAQs What are we working to achieve? Here is the mission statement of the ASL Interpreters Union: Our mission is to build an inclusive and strong union, by and for interpreters, that supports us in our work and improves the sustainability of our...
by ASL Union | Sep 28, 2024 | Uncategorized
Have You Used VRS? Are you Deaf, DeafBlind or Hard of Hearing? Come learn about why VRS interpreters are unionizing. Join us for an info session hosted by Dr. Shae, PhD, Pharm D, M.S. in American Sign Language. English interpretation provided. Registration...
by ASL Union | Sep 24, 2024 | Uncategorized
Why are VRS Interpreters Organizing? A Factsheet for the Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, and Deaf-Blind Communities . The ASL Interpreters Union is fighting for a strong VRS program. As a union, we will seek to bargain guaranteed minimum service standards in VRS, we will seek...
