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NUBSLI @nubsli.com · 02/10/2026

Our last branch meeting for 2026 will be Thursday 19th Nov 6:30pm online. Details for how to join will be sent out to members soon. We look forward to seeing you there! #StrongerTogether

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NUBSLI @nubsli.com · 02/10/2026

There is free shipping this weekend on the NUBSLI shop - time to get your NUBSLI branded merchandise and support the Hardship Fund! The free shipping is added automatically for you. www.nubsli.com/shop #StrongerTogether

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NUBSLI @nubsli.com · 01/10/2026

Certificates have gone out this week to members who attended our September branch meeting. Don't forget to use them for CPD points! #StrongerTogether

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NUBSLI @nubsli.com · 01/10/2026

We can send a letter before claim on behalf of NUBSLI members, a really effective method for getting agencies to pay up. Email branch-secretary@nubsli.com or complete the form in the Members' Area of our website. nubsli.com/members/request-letter-b… #StrongerTogether

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NUBSLI @nubsli.com · 01/10/2026

Today is National Poetry Day! This year's theme is 'Wonder'. For more information, have a look at: forwardartsfoundation.org/national-…, or the BSL Poet Laureate information, have a look here: bda.org.uk/bsl-poet-laureate #StrongerTogether

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NUBSLI @nubsli.com · 30/09/2026

Happy International Translation Day! www.un.org/en/observances/internati… Hooray for our brilliant translator colleagues - thank you for all you do! #StrongerTogether

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NUBSLI @nubsli.com · 29/09/2026

NUBSLI extends a warm welcome to those who are starting out in our profession, and we encourage TSLI and TSLTs to join us. www.nubsli.com/join-us #JoinUs #StrongerTogether

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NUBSLI @nubsli.com · 28/09/2026

As terms start again, we have a calculator which helps you work out how much income you will lose over the course of a year from accepting less money for just one job a week/month, helping you make informed choices. nubsli.com/resources/how-much-do-yo… #StrongerTogether

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NUBSLI @nubsli.com · 25/09/2026

Happy Friday folks! Well done, you made it! We hope you have a great weekend. #StrongerTogether

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NUBSLI @nubsli.com · 24/09/2026

NUBSLI is proud to represent TSLT and RSLT colleagues alongside TSLI and RSLI. nubsli.com/join-us/ #JoinUs #StrongerTogether

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NUBSLI @nubsli.com · 23/09/2026

Today is the International Day of Sign Languages. Many congratulations this year to the World Federation of the Deaf on their 75th Anniversary! www.un.org/en/observances/sign-lang… #StrongerTogether

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NUBSLI @nubsli.com · 22/09/2026

Last week, NUBSLI were at the TUC Congress @TUC.org.uk in Brighton talking to attendees about Video Relay Services, and the appropriate use of VRS and face to face interpreters. #StrongerTogether

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NUBSLI @nubsli.com · 21/09/2026

Today is the International Day of Peace. This year's theme is 'Invest in Peace: For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day' - there are 10 practical actions for peace here: www.un.org/en/actnow/ten-actions-pe… #StrongerTogether #PeaceDay

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NUBSLI @nubsli.com · 21/09/2026

Today is the start of the International Week of Deaf People - A week of celebration, awareness, and action declaring deaf people's human rights. There is more information here from the World Federation of the Deaf: wfdeaf.org/international-week-of-de… #StrongerTogether

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NUBSLI @nubsli.com · 20/09/2026

Wishing those observing a peaceful and meaningful Yom Kippur. G’mar Chatimah Tova! #StrongerTogether

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NUBSLI @nubsli.com · 19/09/2026

As the political party conference season is well underway, a massive thank you to all the BSL interpreters and translators working at the conferences across the UK. #StrongerTogether

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NUBSLI @nubsli.com · 18/09/2026

NUBSLI have been at the TUC Congress in Brighton this week - see what we have been doing to represent the interpreting profession!@TUC.org.uk #StrongerTogether

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NUBSLI @nubsli.com · 17/09/2026

Thank you everyone who came to the branch meeting last night - certificates will follow soon. #StrongerTogether

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NUBSLI @nubsli.com · 16/09/2026

A reminder for members that our September branch meeting is tonight! Find out how we have been supporting members over the summer, and what is next. See you online at 7pm! #StrongerTogether

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NUBSLI @nubsli.com · 24/08/2026

Have you seen The Nub on the NUBSLI website? Our most recent post is about how to check if an interpreting organisation is genuine - www.nubsli.com/nub-posts/how-to-che… #StrongerTogether

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NUBSLI @nubsli.com · 21/08/2026

We're very sorry to hear of the passing of our colleague Peter Llewellyn-Jones. His contributions to the interpreting and deaf community leave a lasting legacy, as well as his support for NUBSLI. He will be greatly missed, our thoughts are with his friends and family.

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NUBSLI @nubsli.com · 24/07/2026

For all you freelancers out there, the second part of your tax bill might be due on 31st July! And while we're talking tax, don't forget to do your self-assessment for 2025/26 - going for an early submission this year? #StrongerTogether

Tax bill due? For payments on account. Cartoon man points at a computer screen, calculator and coins in background.

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NUBSLI @nubsli.com · 04/07/2026

Today is Coops Day! Inequality and exclusion fuel conflict. Cooperatives tackle both by sharing ownership, creating livelihoods, and strengthening local institutions. We celebrate cooperatives as ‘local infrastructure for peace’. @ICAcoop #Coops4Peace #StrongerTogether

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NUBSLI @nubsli.com · 03/07/2026

A reminder that our new online shop has Free Shipping today until Sunday. All profits from merchandise sales go into our Hardship Fund. Show NUBSLI your support here: www.nubsli.com/shop #StrongerTogether

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NUBSLI @nubsli.com · 01/07/2026

To support our Hardship Fund, we have a NUBSLI shop where you can order your NUBSLI merchandise! We've had feedback from conference attendees and added more items. bit.ly/4vacBSX From Friday 3rd until Sunday 5th July, there is Free Shipping! #StrongerTogether

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NUBSLI @nubsli.com · 30/06/2026

Have you seen we have a new post in The Nub - 'Beyond Reasonable Adjustments: The Equality Act’s Hidden Gem for Freelancers'? bit.ly/44CmQV7 Just right for a read over a brew! #StrongerTogether

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NUBSLI @nubsli.com · 29/06/2026

If you weren't at the conference, you will have missed the launch of our Hardship Fund, the launch of our merchandise store (all profits go to the Hardship Fund) and the first Wes Mehaffy Award for Outstanding Contribution to NUBSLI going to Wes Mehaffy himself. #StrongerTogether

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NUBSLI @nubsli.com · 29/06/2026

A massive THANK YOU to our presenters, interpreters, members, non-members, volunteers, committee and Unite team for enabling our first ever NUBSLI conference to be such a success on Saturday! We could not have done it without you. Here's to the next one! #StrongerTogether

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NUBSLI @nubsli.com · 28/06/2026

57 years ago, an uprising took place at New York City’s Stonewall Inn, with LGBT+ people, long frustrated by police brutality, finally fighting back. This day is a reminder of the power of standing together against those who seek to divide us. #PrideIsaProtest #StrongerTogether

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NUBSLI @nubsli.com · 27/06/2026

We are gutted that the Deaf Anarchists were not able to attend today due to logistic and health reasons but look forward to working with them in the future, and thank them for their video messages! #StrongerTogether

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NUBSLI @nubsli.com · 27/06/2026

Massive thanks to Paula Peters from DPAC for presenting today and for her encouragement to activism! #StrongerTogether

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NUBSLI @nubsli.com · 27/06/2026

A member of our Fees Action Group has presented about making our profession sustainable though sustainable fees, using 'stair cases not cliff faces' as an analogy of steady fee change, not everything all at once. #StrongerTogether

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NUBSLI @nubsli.com · 27/06/2026

Very interesting session with VRS interpreters from the USA discussing significant issues with remote interpreting and degradation of interpreter rights and services for deaf people. #StrongerTogether

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NUBSLI @nubsli.com · 27/06/2026

We are delighted to welcome John McDonnell MP to present today, speaking on the role of politicians and parliament in the work of BSL interpreters and translators. #StrongerTogether

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NUBSLI @nubsli.com · 27/06/2026

The conference is underway - thank you to all those who managed to beat the heat and train disruption to join us! #StrongerTogether

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NUBSLI @nubsli.com · 26/06/2026

Our first ever NUBSLI Conference is tomorrow! Thank you to everyone who is coming - our members, non-members, presenters, interpreters, volunteers, committee and support from Unite. We look forward to seeing you there. #StrongerTogether

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NUBSLI @nubsli.com · 25/06/2026

A very Happy Birthday to NUBSLI! Thank you so much to all our members, volunteers and committee members who have supported our union for the last 12 years. #StrongerTogether

A birthday cupcake with 8 blue lit candles in it, Happy 12th Birthday NUBSLI!

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NUBSLI @nubsli.com · 23/06/2026

A reminder of the first ever NUBSLI conference this Saturday in London! There are still some tickets available if you're undecided. 6 CPD points, air conditioning, friendly faces and a free lunch - what's not to love! More details here: bit.ly/4fGA9e1 #StrongerTogether

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NUBSLI @nubsli.com · 23/06/2026

This week is Deafblind Awareness Week - deafblindness impacts over 450,000 people in the UK, and affects each person differently. The week raises awareness and understanding of deafblindness. bit.ly/3A8wkqA #StrongerTogether

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NUBSLI @nubsli.com · 22/06/2026

A reminder that NUBSLI will be launching a Hardship Fund for members - this is in addition to member benefits available through Unite. All details will be announced at our conference so watch this space! #StrongerTogether

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NUBSLI @nubsli.com · 19/06/2026

Starting your career as a BSL/English interpreter or translator? NUBSLI is here to help. #JoinUs #StrongerTogether bit.ly/4w2h37d

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NUBSLI @nubsli.com · 18/06/2026

Having a professional supervisor can really benefit and sustain a career in BSL interpreting and translating. Our Throwback Thursday post on the Nub explains more: bit.ly/4nbHaVr #StrongerTogether

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NUBSLI @nubsli.com · 17/06/2026

Non-member tickets are now available for our conference on 27th June - sign up here: bit.ly/4dUdxWb There are only 25 non-member tickets available at £50 so get in quick! #StrongerTogether

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NUBSLI @nubsli.com · 16/06/2026

If an agency offers unsustainable rates or terms and conditions, then you can use this template letter from NUBSLI to send to them. bit.ly/4uyGJXR #JoinUs #StrongerTogether #FeesFightback

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NUBSLI @nubsli.com · 15/06/2026

Less than 2 weeks to go until our first NUBSLI conference! Tickets are still available here: bit.ly/4fGA9e1 It is free for members and worth 6 points of CPD. We can't wait to see you there! #StrongerTogether

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NUBSLI @nubsli.com · 15/06/2026

Members, remember to log into the members area on the NUBSLI website - there are resources available regarding AI, fee guidance, boycotts and more! bit.ly/4vAEQL0 #StrongerTogether

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NUBSLI @nubsli.com · 14/06/2026

Today is World Blood Donor Day - a global tribute to the millions of voluntary, unpaid blood donors whose generosity saves lives every day. There is more information here: bit.ly/49NpryF and you can sign up in the UK here: bit.ly/2VDG4Ib #StrongerTogether

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NUBSLI @nubsli.com · 12/06/2026

Did you know Sign Language Translators and Interpreters only take home around 1/3 of their fee? #KnowYourWorth #StrongerTogether

Did you know Sign Language Translators and Interpreters only take home around 1/3 of their fee. Three glass jars - one full of coins, one 2/3rds full, one 1/3rd full with examples of expenses above.

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NUBSLI @nubsli.com · 11/06/2026

We see a lot of colleagues say they keep meaning to join NUBSLI but haven't gotten around to it yet. No time like the present! It'll only take about 10 minutes and the benefits are endless. Join now, we'd love to have you on board 👍nubsli.com/join-us #StrongerTogether

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NUBSLI @nubsli.com · 11/06/2026

Our branch meetings dates for the rest of 2026 will be: Thursday 16th July 6:30pm, Wednesday 16th Sept 7pm and Thursday 19th Nov 6:30pm. Hope to see you there! #StrongerTogether

Notepaper reads Branch Meeting update Thursday 16th July 6:30pm, Wednesday 16th Sept 7pm and Thursday 19th Nov 6:30pm

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