Change L&I interpreter payment policies

Working for L&I is a risky proposition. Right now we show up for and appointment only to find out that either it was cancelled without alerting the interpreter or that the LEP patient doesn't show up. We lose money each time this happens because L&I doesn't reimburse us for our mileage or for the time that we reserved on our calendars which makes us unavailable to accept other requests. In addition, when the provider schedules us for 60 minutes but the service only lasts 15, we lose money each time this happens because L&I doesn't pay for that time that we made ourselves unavailable for other requests. L&I's payment policies are the reason why many interpreters violate the code of ethics to contact and even harass LEP patients to ensure they show up. These policies also foster unhealthy relationships with providers so that invoices show lengthier durations.
By not treating interpreters as the professionals they are, L&I disrespects us on a daily basis.
We ask that all interpreters who render services paid by L&I sign this petition.
Please sign the petition to show L&I INTERPRETERS ARE ALL UNITED behind these demands!