Everything I'm hearing about the job market for those of us who are no longer on the younger side is making my stress levels go through the roof. There are plenty of jobs available but if you're 50 or over, apparently your chances of landing any of... — read more
Should work at Norfolk southern
Hey guys I see a lot of bad information more than good. Currently I’m making 27.25 an hour plus OT and received an offer to work in muscle shoals al for conductor position I was wondering is it worth it? Sounds like a lot of pi---d of workers — read more
JLS
Home many total layed off at Juniata today?
Bellevue
Its expected to close Aug 15 according to the man.
Are you ready?
Be prepared Brothers and Sisters, it's going to be a rough week at Juniata.
We need to be respected
This might be specific to my department, but employees here are not given even the basic respect by the management. We are constantly lied to, gaslighted, demeaned, and intimidated. Even people who have been here for ten years or more are treated... — read more
Fraterization
Squires to hold non agreements accountable for fraternizing with agreement employees. Personal information being exchanged for favors not in line with core values.
NS is trimming the fat to be more competitive
While I may not have a degree in Business, I do have some understanding of how big corporations work to a certain degree. Norfolk Southern Corp is trimming the fat meaning eliminating things that will cause the company to go bankrupt so they can... — read more
We had an amputation. NS is now doubling up oil trains.
Conductor riding a monster train was doing a rear end pick up and thrown off the car and lost a foot. Nothing like that has happened in over 20 years here. Injuries are up, safety is out the window. Now they are doubling up oil and ethanol trains. I... — read more
Its what I do
These people are taking advantage of all of us on a daily basis., The way I pay them back is to go as slow as possible. You guys know what Im talking about. An extra bonus is to steal whatever I can get ahold of. I would never do this if I was... — read more
The Mass Exodus from NS
Its like the Jewish People fleeing Egypt, slavery and the Pharaoh. All over I ha been hering of guys planning to ge out and find new jobs. Many folks won't say what they got lined up but some will. I started a tally and came up with 32 split between... — read more
NS flight to AOO
Scheduled July 7th
NTSB
As a former union official for mechanical I have had to call the FRA several times and repot issues with the company. I just want to know what the he-l has happened they never show up anymore and I haven’t heard them issue a fine to the company in... — read more
Most shops to close Aug. 15
Conway is still king!
Norfolk supervision quitting
Why are all the supervisors quitting in Norfolk ?
N.S. rage
I cant stand the so called wokeness that has come over this company .I feel like if I said my side I would be fired.Everything they say and do is based on race and gender. Isnt that the very definition of racism
What to do
I have recently been offered another union job doing multi craft maintenance with a reputable company. I am younger than 30 years old. My dilemma is this. When it comes time to retire would I have been better off making $70,000 a year over my career... — read more
I have to celebrate leaving
I've been trying to find a new job for way too long, but it finally paid off. I got an offer for a much better job just as I began to despair that I would need to stay here for a while longer. What will I miss here? Nothing but a few great... — read more
SYSTEM WIDE STRIKE COMING UP
Stayed tuned to your international Union's for directives.
I couldn’t even wait for retirement here
I didn't have much time left until retirement and I thought to be patient and endure the situation here a little longer, however, I gave notice. That says a lot about NS, place where people leave even though they are about to retire. I believe there... — read more
New hire
Hey fellas, so I just got hired in the mechanical dept. at 21 years old. I really don’t understand why everyone is so upset with NS... they told me in my hiring session that as long as there is a railroad, I will always have a job. Everyone was so... — read more
Trumped up absenteeism
So apparently in the mechanical dept they are coming at people with absenteeism for missing 2 days in 3 months. No wonder everyone's getting fmla. Get it before they get you. Doesn't matter how much ot they force you still can get hit. This is... — read more
Big meeting at RLS
Today
We need younger workforce
There are still too many old folks working here. No offense, but why aren't all of you already retired? We need to keep things moving and fresh, and we certainly can't achieve that with so many old-timers here. Honestly, when I reach some of your... — read more
WHO IS IN CHARGE OF JUNIATA
If their was ever any skilled leadership at Juniata's Heavy Duty Repair Facility, Norfolk Southern would have a Fortune 500 company worth investing in!
JUNIATA TO FEEL THE PINCH
Layoff announcements and mandatory overtime to be implemented in July.
Railroad refueler
Usher transport is hiring for cresson, shire oakes,Cleveland and probably others
Atlanta, GA
Is Atlanta furloughing any time soon?
Permanent transfers
Any places offering permanent transfers? Or any places getting ready to furlough?
Forced to be an Engineer
Stupid question but can they force you to be an Engineer at any given time? And what happens if you don’t want to move up?
Roanoke to reopen ,
Juninta to close
Is this true?
Cresson yard closing July 31 Can anybody confirm this?
Get ready huge news in the future.
I have seen with my own eyes a third party industrial appraisal company driving around and looking at assets along the B line. Future sale is coming soon, they drive around unmarked cars. Flag one down look at the clip board the passenger is holding... — read more
Norfolk Southern is a nightmare!
I have 18 years in and I’m to far in to quit but it’s damn near impossible to go on! I hate that I ever applied to this God forsaken place and will cherish the day that I last set foot there. They have truly ran that company into the ground and the... — read more
Less workers who will work much harder
Where is the limit of the amount of work? The amount of work was unbearable, and now that more people have been laid off, it will only become even worse. However, I do not intend to do any more extra work just to satisfy the top dogs and their... — read more
Layoffs
Does anyone have numbers by craft/location?