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2013 C AREERS E DITION Washington State University Vancouver has Global Impact Operator of the Year T he most complex issues of the modern world are tackled in classrooms and laboratories at WSU Vancouver. With a student population nearing 3,000, WSU Vancouver offers a small-school feel backed by big-school resources. WSU Vancouver is commit- ted to advancing diversity. Foster your growth by explor- ing and learning from our dif- ferences in thought, race, background, culture, belief and perspective. WSU Vancouver will help you develop as an individual and as a member of our campus, region and world. Supportive faculty and aca- demic advisors, internships, career fairs and community partnerships help students find work. A 2012 alumni survey revealed that 49 percent of WSU Vancouver graduates got a job before graduation and another 30 percent found a job within six months. Just 10 miles north of the Columbia River, WSU Vancouver offers 20 bachelor’s degrees, nine master’s degrees WSU Vancouver allows Oregon students to pay in-state tuition and more than 37 fields of study. WSU Vancouver is a premier research university where more than 150 doctoral scholars conduct research of global impact—fueling eco- nomic growth and develop- ment in our region. The cam- pus features new buildings and state-of-the-art technology on 351 gorgeous acres. The Border Bill lets Oregon residents pay in-state tuition, vancouver.wsu.edu/borderbill. Call. Visit. Apply. TriMet bus driver Willie Jack was named 2013 Operator of the Year. “I’m not surprised. He certainly deserves it,” That’s what all the operators and other employees who know Willie Jack are saying, said TriMet spokesperson Angela Murphy. Assistant manager Jean Cook seconded that emotion. “I sit up a little straighter when he’s around,” Cook said. “He just radiates respect and a positive attitude.” To qualify for the Operator of the Year drivers have to meet safety, customer service and attendance standards. Then drivers vote on who best deserves the honor. This is the second time Willie Jack has won the award. The first time was in 1985, when he had less than 10 years’ seniority. “Back then, I was the first Black American to achieve that award,” he recalls. “It was a big deal.” Jack now has 36 years of service, and he’s won just about every TriMet award. In fact. TriMet decided to create a new award in 2012 after Jack earned his 30th straight Superior Performance Award. To acknowledge this milestone, TriMet named Jack the transit agency’s first Gold Master Operator. We honor the many accomplishments of African Americans. It is our primary goal as a labor union to better the lives of all people working in the building trades through advocacy, civil demonstration, and the long-held belief that work- ers deserve a "family wage" - fair pay for an honest day's work. A family wage, and the benefits that go with it, not only strength- ens families, but also allows our communities to become stronger, more cohesive, and more responsive to their citizens' needs. Our family wage agenda reflects our commitment to people working in the building trades, and to workers everywhere. In this small way, we are doing our part to help people achieve the American Dream. This dream that workers can hold dear regard- less of race, color, national origin, gender, creed, or religious beliefs. The Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters Representing more than 5.000 construction workers in Oregon State. Do you want to know more about becoming a Union carpenter? Page 10 The Skanner News Careers Edition May 29, 2013
