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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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: https://bit.ly/4fGA9e1 #StrongerTogether

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. https://bit.ly/3A8wkqA #StrongerTogether

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

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

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: https://bit.ly/4nbHaVr #StrongerTogether

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

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

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

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

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: https://bit.ly/49NpryF and you can sign up in the UK here: https://bit.ly/2VDG4Ib #StrongerTogether

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

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

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

We are thrilled to announce 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

Thank you to all those who have registered for tickets for our first NUBSLI conference. Your ticket confirmations will be sent out soon after your registration. We look forward to seeing you there! https://bit.ly/4xf0rKG

This week is National Blood Week. One donation can save up to three lives. Find out more about giving blood here: https://bit.ly/3Q9trCL #NationalBloodWeek #StrongerTogether

We’re proud to be supporting Carers Week 2026! This year’s theme is Building Carer Friendly Communities. Find out more here - www.carersweek.org ##CarersWeek #StrongerTogether

All eyes on a healthy ocean this #WorldOceanDay. Communities uniting with common purpose can drive real progress and safeguard systems that keep our planet in balance. “The ocean is a mighty harmonist,” wrote William Wordsworth. https://bit.ly/3isoP7A #StrongerTogether

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

Thank you to all our members who attended our May branch meeting - the minutes have been sent out. Please check your email to see the latest updates! #StrongerTogether

Interested in helping out on a particular piece of work? Fancy becoming a Regional Contact? Want to get stuck into improving working conditions? Email [email protected] to get involved. #JoinUs #StrongerTogether

Are you a nearly or newly qualified BSL interpreter or translator? We have a guidance pack for you! https://bit.ly/4j5JY30 If you would like a NUBSLI buddy, email [email protected]. #StrongerTogether

What have the NUBSLI committee been up to? - Planning our first conference - Supporting member queries - Updating the fee guidance - Attending events - Liaising with other organisations##StrongerTogether

Today is Pansexual & Panromantic Visibility Day - we recognise, celebrate, and honour the experiences of people who identify as pansexual. #StrongerTogether

Information about our first NUBSLI Conference has been sent to members - please check your emails for how to register or use the QR code! #StrongerTogether

Thank you to all our members who dialled in to our May branch meeting last night. CPD certificates will be finding their way into your inboxes soon! #StrongerTogether

Today is World Bee Day - the theme is 'Bee Together for People and the Planet - a partnership that sustains up all' https://bit.ly/42twGWn #StrongerTogether #WorldBeeDay #SaveTheBees

Tonight is our branch meeting - 7pm online. Members, please see your email for how to join. See you there! #StrongerTogether

Today is Agender Pride Day - dedicated to celebrating people who identify as agender. This is a celebration of the diversity of gender identities and a reminder of the importance of creating a safe and inclusive space for all genders. #StrongerTogether

Our May branch meeting is this Wednesday 20th May at 7pm. Check your emails for how to join! #StrongerTogether

Ready for day 2 at Deaf Expo. We look forward to seeing you! ##StrongerTogether

Today is the International Day of Families - https://bit.ly/38bpCnw . The theme this year is Families, Inequalities and Child Wellbeing, underscoring how widening inequalities are shaping family life and influencing children’s futures. #StrongerTogether

We are at DeafEXPO on stand 346! We would love to see you - come have sweets and a chat. #StrongerTogether

NUBSLI will be at Deaf Expo 2026 tomorrow! https://bit.ly/48QsENo You can get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/4di8oWn - come and say hello! #StrongerTogether

This Mental Health Awareness Week, why not try some of these top 10 actions to support good mental health - https://bit.ly/4wiVmk6 #StrongerTogether #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

A reminder to save the date for NUBSLI's first conference on Sat 27th June 2026 in London! Watch this space for more details to follow. #StrongerTogether

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week - here are some quick actions to help boost your mental health - https://bit.ly/4tslE0p #StrongerTogether #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Happy Europe Day to all our European sign language translating and interpreting colleagues! #StrongerTogether

Thinking of all those at DeafFest this weekend! We hope all attendees have a wonderful time. https://bit.ly/42IzX6t #StrongerTogether