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Stand Up, Take Action! ATA Asks Senate to Amend PRO Act
March 12, 2021
The Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021, also known as PRO Act, represents a dramatic change in U.S. labor law, including the adoption of the ABC worker classification test at the federal level. This will make it more difficult for individuals to claim independent contractor status. We are calling on ATA members to contact their senators as soon as possible to inform them of the serious unintended consequences of PRO Act on our industry.
ATA Endorses H.R. 1009 to Require Federal Agencies to Translate Materials Related to COVID-19
March 10, 2021
Read ATA’s letter to the U.S. House of Representatives in support of H.R. 1009, which would require all federal agencies that receive federal assistance related to the COVID-19 pandemic to translate COVID-19 material prepared for the general public into multiple languages.
What You Need to Know about the Small Business Administration’s “Second Draw” of Its Paycheck Protection Program
January 29, 2021
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has now rolled out the “Second Draw” of its Paycheck Protection Program (aka “PPP2”), so now is a good time to take another look at the various federal financial support programs that are potentially interesting as sources of emergency funding for freelance translators and interpreters, as well as LLCs and S-Corps owned by translators and interpreters. The PPP2 application period expires on May 31, 2021.
Call for Speakers – American Translators Association’s 62nd Annual Conference, October 27-30, 2021
January 6, 2021
ATA is now accepting presentation proposals for the ATA 62nd Annual Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 27-30, 2021. This will be a hybrid (in-person and virtual) Conference. All speakers should be prepared to present in person, in Minneapolis, unless ATA makes a decision to hold a fully virtual event.
ATA Petitions CDC to Include Interpreters
ATA coordinated a letter with 20 other language organizations and associations to the Centers for Disease Control calling for onsite medical interpreters to receive early COVID-19 vaccinations.
Is the ATA Mentoring Program for You?
December 31, 2020
Need to move your business forward? Have questions about technology, management, or clients? Transitioning from employee to full-time independent contractor? Check out the ATA Mentoring Program. Applications from ATA members interested in participating (mentors and mentees) will be accepted through March 31, 2021.
ATA Professional Development for Everyone
November 20, 2020
Quality professional development is an invaluable benefit of your ATA membership. Make sure to take advantage of all your options to keep learning!
Final Notes for ATA61 Attendees
November 19, 2020
It may have been virtual, but ATA61 delivered as much—and more—as any previous ATA Annual Conference. Don’t forget that those who registered for the conference will have a minimum of six months of access to the recorded sessions. Read on for more important conference follow-up reminders.
Free Monthly On-Demand ATA Webinar for Members Only
November 15, 2020
ATA offers members one free webinar every month. Each webinar is available on-demand for 30 days. Don’t wait to watch this month’s freebie!
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Announcement
2021 Honors and Awards Now Open!
From the President
Looking Forward More than Backward
From the President-Elect
Whether In Person or Virtual, ATA62 Will Not Disappoint!
From the Executive Director
Board Meeting Highlights
GeekSpeak
Social Media and Translators
Resource Review
How to Maintain Your Working Languages as a Translator
Entrepreneurial Linguist
Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response and the Interpreter
Certification Forum
Progress Toward a Remote Testing Model of ATA’s Certification Exam
