Why is Unite representing interpreters and translators?
There are many different professional groups which are part of Unite the Union. It is constantly growing with sections for self-employed groups in membership such as the Association of Professional Tour Guides (APTG), London Cab Drivers, IT professionals, specialist professionals in the health service, clergy, surveyors and engineers, health visitors, etc. In 2001 interpreters and translators decided they wanted to form a union. They came to us as they worked for different work providers. Language practitioners needed the protection of a trade union and this is still true today.
