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Union Bank of California (UBOC) was recognized today for
its long history of valuing diversity both in its workforce and in its customer
base. The bank received the Opportunity 2000 Award from Labor Secretary Alexis
M. Herman during a ceremony today in Washington, D.C.
UBOC and nine other companies and organizations were
recognized for their efforts in equal opportunity and affirmative action.
"Union Bank of California is a company of the 21st
century," Secretary Herman said. "It is a company that goes far beyond
complying with federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding the
employment of women, minorities and individuals with disabilities. This company
values its diversity and recognizes its strength and effectiveness as a company
with the input of all members of its community."
Opportunity 2000 is the top award presented annually by the
Department's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs to federal
contractors and public interest groups with exemplary equal opportunity
practices. The contract compliance office enforces equal employment and
affirmative action requirements for all companies that do business with the
federal government.
At Union Bank of California, the Board of Directors is one
of the most diverse in the banking industry. Of its 17-member board, seven are
minorities. In addition, a community advisory board representing minorities,
women and individuals with disabilities provides input to the Board of
Directors and the CEO on community issues.
"Union Bank of California identifies bright and
accomplished women and minorities and prepares them for management positions,"
said OFCCP Deputy Assistant Secretary Shirley J. Wilcher. "More than four times
as many women are in the talent pipeline today as in 1996, and the number of
minorities has more than doubled. This is outstanding progress, and Union Bank
deserves to be commended."
The Opportunity 2000, Exemplary Voluntary Efforts (EVE) and
Exemplary Public Interest Contribution (EPIC) awards were initiated by the
contract compliance office to recognize companies and organizations that go
beyond legal requirements in hiring and promoting women, minorities and those
with disabilities.
EVE recipients for 2000 are Alstom Power, Inc. of
Midlothian, Virginia; Baltimore Gas & Electric Company, Maryland;
KCET-Community Television for Southern California, Los Angeles; REA
Construction, North Carolina, and Sempra Energy, California.
EPIC award winners are Bidwell Training Center, Inc. of
Pennsylvania; Central Arizona Shelter Services, Phoenix; Vietnam Veterans
Leadership Program of Western Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, and Writers Guild of
America, West, Inc., California.
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