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U.S. Department of Labor Propose Rule to Clarify Independent Contractor Status
On September 22, 2020, JNCL-NCLIS attended a briefing hosted by the U.S. Department of Labor (Department) regarding a proposed rule...
Alissa Rutkowski
Sep 22, 20202 min read
NewsBrief | September 18, 2020
Virtual Language Advocacy Days 2021 Early Bird Registration Now Open, Udall Holds Roundtable with Tribal Leaders and Calls for Urgent...
Alissa Rutkowski
Sep 18, 20201 min read
NewsBrief | September 4, 2020
Sign On to Expand PPP and Support Non-Profit Organizations, Race to Save Contact Languages, & World Language Teacher Shortage Closes...
Alissa Rutkowski
Sep 4, 20201 min read
Sign On to Help Expand PPP and Support 501(c)(6) Non-Profit Organizations
Join JNCL-NCLIS in supporting relief for nonprofit associations by adding your organization's name to ASAE's community sign-on letter....
Alissa Rutkowski
Sep 4, 20202 min read
California's AB 2257 Provides Protections for Translators and Interpreters
"...Advocacy driven by constituents can reshape policy for the better, but it takes grassroots organizing, teamwork, careful strategy,...
Alissa Rutkowski
Aug 28, 20201 min read
NewsBrief | August 28, 2020
Virtual Language Advocacy Days 2021 Announced: Save the Date, AB 2257 Provides Protections for Translators and Interpreters, & New...
Alissa Rutkowski
Aug 28, 20201 min read
NewsBrief | August 21, 2020
Senator Rosen Cosponsors Language Access Act, Submit Nomination for Language Advocate of the Year National Award, & Join JNCL-NCLIS at...
Alissa Rutkowski
Aug 21, 20201 min read
NewsBrief | August 14, 2020
Language Access Act Helps Make COVID-19 Resources Accessible to LEP Individuals, AB5 Fix-It Bill Disappoints Translators, & Back to...
Alissa Rutkowski
Aug 14, 20201 min read
Language Access Act Helps Make COVID-19 Resources Accessible to LEP Individuals
Bill S.4526 helps make COVID-19 resources accessible to LEP individuals, individuals with disabilities, older Americans Earlier this...
Alissa Rutkowski
Aug 14, 20208 min read
Take Action to Ensure 501(c)(6) Organizations Gain Access to PPP Funds
Over the past several months, JNCL-NCLIS has carefully followed the development of emergency aid bills to ensure the inclusion of...
Alissa Rutkowski
Aug 7, 20202 min read
In Memoriam: Honoring the Life of Dr. Phyllis Dragonas, Language Advocacy Champion and Dear Friend
Dear Language Advocates, It is with profound sadness that we inform you of the passing of Dr. Phyllis Dragonas. Phyllis passed away on...
Alissa Rutkowski
Aug 5, 20202 min read
JNCL-NCLIS Now Accepting Nominations for 2021 J. David Edwards Power of Advocacy Award
The J. David Edwards Power of Advocacy Award is an annually sponsored award presented at JNCL-NCLIS' Language Advocacy Day. Each year,...
Alissa Rutkowski
Aug 5, 20201 min read
California AB 2257: 4 Words Can Protect Translators and Interpreters
FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY Urge CA legislators to include a simple 4-word amendment ("professional translators and interpreters") in...
Alissa Rutkowski
Aug 5, 20202 min read
NewsBrief | July 31, 2020
BEST Act Passes in House and Gains Senate Cosponsor, Language Advocacy Day 2021 Announcement, & Cherokee Nation Creates New Language...
Alissa Rutkowski
Jul 31, 20201 min read
A Message from JNCL-NCLIS President: Language Advocacy Day 2021
Dear Colleagues, Since 2012, language advocates from around the country have looked forward to JNCL’s annual Language Advocacy Day,...
Alissa Rutkowski
Jul 31, 20202 min read
Take Action to Protect Translators and Interpreters, AB 1850 in Senate Labor Committee Early August
FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY The assembly bill is set to be heard in the Senate Labor Committee as early as August 5th, 2020 Proposed AB...
Alissa Rutkowski
Jul 30, 20201 min read
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