At scx, machinist have been told they're losing jobs they have been doing for years and they're going to be done by electricians starting today. This after just losing 6 machinist to furlough. Looks like they're setting up to get rid of more in 2021. — read more 

So they say furloughed ok in that perspective, hold on let me tell you all what my experience is I have worked beside excellent management team that knew what was going on so I joined a team that later down the road 2years later they have no clue,so... — read more 

I was convinced that I would not get laid off because I gave my best to this company and then the dismissal came so suddenly, that it was not humane. I cannot recall that there was any indication that it would happen. I don’t even have to describe... — read more 

Next years Calendar will feature shirtless employees

Not sure what it is. Hearing it's between Chattanooga and Birmingham to get the ax but Chattanooga doesn't have a town hall scheduled. Anyone know anything?

Why cant I get onto Forge anymore?

Its happening. Apparently the big Chicago derailment is the excuse to keep calling van trains all day/night into Christmas day. And no doubt they will call people after noon on the 25th also...... why not just stay open and not even bother to... — read more 

Does anybody here know of any good alternatives to IncomeAssure? This turned out to be a lifesaver for a coworker but they're no longer taking applications. I searched online, but it's really hard to see which ones are legit. I'm hoping somebody... — read more 

The truth is that this company doesn’t want to haul any extra freight, all they want to do is haul a smaller amount at a smaller expense. There’s no one out trying to get more business. All this company wants is to do haul double trains with one... — read more 

If you had all power in the world - how would you change NS?

Merry Christmas to all my mechanical guys see ya soon

If you don’t ever plan on coming back to the railroad, until December 30th you can get your 401k up to a certain amount with no penalty due to the CARES act as long as you claim you’re in a financial hardship, or you or your spouse has been... — read more 

Anyone else's location experience a wave of "Random" d–g tests lately? Seems like they'll goto no ends to get rid of people, even spending money for those tests.

Well it’s all ready started and the guys that are getting laid off are not even gone yet

Hearing rumors about buyouts for certain NS workers ??

How many?

I can't wait for Bellevue to pick back up I really miss the people and the management. Hopefully I'll be back soon.

Took my money, moved heaven and earth for the rep to stay on the shift he wanted whenever there was a job shake up. got new jobs posted with decent days off on the shift he was on. Would not fight for the contract. Work out “deals”with... — read more 

There's a small problem that develops when you treat employees like c-ap. Word gets around and soon anybody worth their salt is avoiding this place like a plague. They'll be able to hire only the worst of the worse and even that's questionable. When... — read more 

I'm in no rush to return to NS, but I've been looking around for the past few days and it's really slim pickings for jobs in our field right now. I hate to admit it but even a job at NS - as bad as it might be - is better than no job at all when you... — read more 

It doesn't matter which department you work in. If Norfolk Southern looks at it as a liability toward their effort to get to the .60 operating ratio then they'll lay you off. They don't care whether you have been there 5, 10 or even 20 years. They... — read more 

Look at your fellow co-workers who continue to kiss the company's a$$! Yes sir, no sir, thank you sir. Might as well replace the word sir with master! Now you have a few of the men at these points telling others not to rock the boat! D∆mn s¥ck... — read more 

Do you think that layoffs will continue in Jan 2021 as well? If yes, who will be affected? Are they planning to stop wiht layoffs? Why are only layoffs considered - how about we consider other things to save money - for example reducing... — read more 

I managed to survive the latest round but this is the first time I am not happy about that fact. These layoffs just confirmed once again how little regard this company has for its employees, especially those who've been here the longest and given it... — read more 

From what I gather many of the furloughs effective 12-29 were the last carmen at "outlying points." I heard Mobile Alabama, Selma, Alabama , and Meridian MS basically no longer exist and the few carmen there all had 20 plus years with nowhere to go... — read more 

This method has zero regard for the companies future. Any other big company in the US including Walmart, KFC, CIRCLE K etc offers buyouts to the older people in order to keep the younger people. With zero management being cut. It almost has to mean... — read more 

After laying off yesterday ... waaaaaaaaa

Any cuts at Elkhart?

I wonder if all these Layoffs will be touted in their Forge newsletter with the usual corporate kiss @sses responding on how great it is to work for the RR?

We need to shine a spot light on this company and how the company is laying off hard working Americans to fatten the elites pockets. I contacted my local news organizations and they said they would love to run the story but would like more people to... — read more 

What's the purpose for making us work until December 29th???