Anyone able to confirm and have a number?

https://www.eastoregonian.com/news/local/hinkle-rail-yard-affected-by-union-pacific-layoffs/article_ac881bf2-19e0-11e9-b060-4fee89223142.html

15 machinist, 15 electricians, and 2 f/o at Colton and 2 machinist, 4 electricians, and 2 f/o at Dolores laid off. Was told at Dolores abolishements to take place mid February

There is exactly ZERO news coverage of the layoffs that have been happening at Union Pacific throughout the entire week. I can't find one single site talking about it. Everybody is talking about the earnings report, however, and how great the quarter... — read more 

What’s going on in the sunset service unit? Any furloughs yet?

I’m hearing on the floor some of our employees making plans for other employment, not just low also higher seniority as well! Southern region, good luck to all of y’all leaving!

Overheard Greg W. Explaining that SMOPs, SMRCOs, and SMTOs will no longer have a place on the southern region after January 22

The company agreed to pay me an hourly wage, benefits and vacation in return I agreed to give them 40 hrs per week of my life of good honest work. The minimum for the minimum. Why would you go "above and beyond" that? This company could careless... — read more 

If you are going to post something like Layoffs have begun” or “Layoffs Jan 22” olease do not bother unless you provide additional detail such as location or department and why you believe it to be true. Otherwise you are just wasting people’s time... — read more 

From what I have heard, your PC access is the first thing that is deactivated....... Its a good idea to offload any personal documents from your workstation to your personal machine. And don't forget to backup your contacts..... I'm going to be... — read more 

Ive been told by a reliable source that Mr Jim Vena Chief Operating Officer will be visiting our North Little Rock facility tomorrow

http://trn.trains.com/news/news-wire/2019/01/08-class-is-mum-on-bnsf-chairmans-criticism-of-precision-scheduled-railroading

8 machinist, 3 electricians, 9 MSO's, and 2 Boiler makers were all notified that their last day will be February 5th.

I'm a carman at Hinkle. They just walked 14 of us off the property. This is no b---s--- I am one of them.

8 machinist 3 MSO and 4 foreman

Heard employees will not be allowed to follow the work either...

Good luck everybody!

Plan on 1/22 for the layoffs. Announcement made in HR... excuse me Workforce Reduction... plans are in place to execute at a better level that previous cuts. 15% target and then remaining 5% will be handled through H1 2019 to get to 20% overall... — read more 

Just got news 6 Carmen are being laid off effective today. 4 from Roseville 2 from Stockton. Lead Carmen Positions abolished and jobs reposted as Carmen Freight Welder. Forman will now take on their duties. Was told first round, more to come.

I am hearing from two different executive level individuals..layoffs coming Tuesday, January 22 First week of February, I assume the Tuesday I have applied and interviewed for a couple jobs outside of UP...just trying to figure out timing.

Sounds like mechanical is getting hit again. NLR lost 8 Electricians and 9 machinists.

13 conductors furloughed. 30 conductors AW board. 46 on the bump board Rumored that outbound crews will be building their own trains leaving Englewood in B 372 soon. Phase 3 of 2020 PSR plan starting January 28th.

https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2019/01/06/property-tax-delinquents/

Mattress Factory If I get cut in the next round, I’ll be at the Mattress Factory having a burger and a beer. See you there.

According to the compy officials, the December numbers were a game-changer for UP, and they helped to boost yearly results to a much better level than it was expected in November. Even though it wasn’t stated directly in the article if you read... — read more 

I don't think they're going to have layoffs all in one big chunk anymore. It's going to be a rolling effort, with departments and personnel being eliminated on a continuous, as-needed basis. This is exactly what I'm afraid of. At least with regular... — read more 

Last layoffs were a week before 4th quarter earnings release. I wonder if this round will happen a week before as well.

Lost 3 FG jobs... Cut 3rd shift to around 50 jobs.. While this was not officially a "layoff" it had the effect of sending 3 foremen back to their box. 3rd shift will now consist of 1 manager and 2 foremen. Who knows what's next....

I saw that the appointment of Jim Vena as the new company COO was debated on om of the threads, but there was not a lot of talk about what that appointment means for the company structure. As the company official press release stated, he was hired to... — read more 

I'm still not sure if we are supposed to have layoffs today or not? Can somebody confirm it's not happening so I can relax a bit?

G55 means G55. They will keep doing this until they get to 55. The question is "is it worth it?" this will not end this year and will keep going for at least 6 more years. Work stress can lower life expectancy by up to 33 years. Why do this to your... — read more 

There are so many good companies, with rich vibrant cultures and career building opportunities out there that will renew your vigor for work and help you realize a rewarding career....there is just no good reason ride this UP situation out past bonus... — read more 

Shut down mechanical Department today at Marysville Kansas. Just the beginning of the end for the Northern Region. Get ready your next.

1/9? 1/10? Tuesday before 2018 earnings? First week of February? I’ve heard so many rumors....

Being let go would be a huge relief!! I am waiting to see if I am offered a severance. If not and I am left to continue my employment at UP, I will take my vacation, after I receive my bonus, and walk away. How many people feel like this? I know I'm... — read more