LNI Interpreters

Interpreters deserve professional pay, respect and fairness!

By organizing for power with Interpreters United (WFSE), L&I interpreters will have the opportunity to negotiate and advocate for improvements.

Hourly Minimum Per Appointment
Protection Against Claw Backs
Reimbursement for Late Cancellations/No-shows
A Voice in Our Profession
Much more!

Sign a Membership Card

To ensure we're ready to negotiate and vote on our contract as soon as we win the election, we need as many L&I interpreters as possible to sign on as official union members of Interpreters Uni

600+ L&I Interpreters are Voting for Interpreters United (WFSE)

L&I interpreters want a REAL union. 600+ of us have now stated that loud and clear. We need to have an election, not more delays.

We Did It. HB 1153 Passed!

Interpreters United (WFSE) members lobbied elected officials, made phone calls, and testified in the Legislature. 

The result? 

DSHS Testing Win & HB 1153 Update

Big win! DSHS testing to resume thanks to interpreters in our Union-Management Committee. Also, House Bill 1153 is on the move!

Key Endorsement for our Campaign!

The Washington State Labor Council, which includes the Teamsters, SEIU, the American Federation of Teachers, and many more unions have

How is WFSE Organized?

Independence with Strength

By forming a union with Interpreters United (WFSE), L&I interpreters will have a union built by, run by and for L&I interpreters.

Together for Healthcare

Do you want the state to help pay for your medical insurance? We have the chance to make that happen.

Why Isn't L&I Paying Interpreters?

Short answer? Without a union, with our voices divided instead of unified, we can't pressure L&I to pay interpreters.