ASL Interpreters Union-OPEIU and Rep. Greg Casar Call for Accountability in Deaf Telecommunications at Press Conference at FCC

  • 26 February 2025
ASL Interpreters Union-OPEIU and Rep. Greg Casar Call for Accountability in Deaf Telecommunications at Press Conference at FCC

(Washington, D.C., Feb. 26, 2025) – Today, Representative Greg Casar (D-TX), interpreter members of the ASL Interpreters Union-OPEIU and allies spoke in front of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to address the significant decline of service quality in Video Relay Service (VRS), an essential service ensuring the Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing and Deaf-Blind communities have functionally equivalent service under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Working closely with VRS  interpreters, Rep. Casar sent a letter to the FCC urging the agency to act on its duty to regulate VRS. In response, Commissioner Anna Gomez has agreed to attend a first-of-its-kind public forum for VRS interpreters and Deaf users to share their stories directly with FCC officials.

“When unions organize and fight, and when these interpreters fight against the billionaires taking over your economy and your government, they’re not doing it just for themselves. They’re doing it for all of us,” Rep. Casar said at the press event. “Even though they may have all this money, we actually have power.”

ASL Interpreters Union-OPEIU to Hold Press Conference at FCC with Texas Congressman Greg Casar to Share Experiences with Video Relay Service

  • 25 February 2025

**Members of the press are encouraged to attend**

Join Us

The ASL Interpreters Union-OPEIU is inviting allied organizations, labor unions, worker coalitions, Deaf community groups, students, elected officials and others to join this rare opportunity to hear from both VRS interpreters and Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing people who use VRS every day. Please gather with us outside the FCC at 8:45 a.m. ET on Wed., Feb. 26 and show support for interpreters and Deaf community members. We ask attendees to wear blue.

When
Wed., Feb. 26
9 a.m. ET

Where
In front of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
45 L St NE, Washington, DC 20554

RSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/events/asliu-press-conference?source=direct_link& 

Student Success Sweepstakes

  • 24 February 2025
Just a reminder our Student Success Sweepstakes begins next week. This year’s Student Success Sweepstakes will run from February 24 through March 10.

Eligible union members and their families can enter by filling out an online entry form. One (1) grand prize winner will receive a ‘Student Success Kit’ consisting of a laptop ($1,500), earbuds ($250), and a school supply gift card ($200). One (1) first place winner will receive a $500 school supply gift card. One (1) second place winner will receive a $250 school supply gift card.

Visit unionplus.org/studentsuccess.

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