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 

Lost all hope in this place , we all left jobs thinking we were coming to a better place now we are getting chopped left and right

Jim Vena new COO...40 years at CN and now to oversee Unified 2020...after Fritz gave an interview saying we didn't need anyone from CSX or wherever else to implement PSR. "UP Names Jim Vena Chief Operating Officer Union Pacific today named Jim Vena... — read more 

I see it every day. Trainmen Guys running for quits. You’ll be on the streets this time next year.

I haven't heard anything about layoffs today outside of what's been written here. Is this somebody's sad attempt at trolling or is something really happening? Can we get any more info in addition to "it has started" and "I've been walked out,"... — read more 

It looks like the new year didn't bring us a lot of reasons to feel more secure about our jobs at Union Pacific. The new week has started, and I am Wondering if there were any Layoffs? If yes, what locations were hit and what departments have been... — read more 

It has already started. I just got walked out.

I've heard various things, from layoffs (some groups are bloated but others need help) to a complete restructuring under the PST umbrella. Which are true?

Marketing and Sales Jan 8. Hope you enjoyed December. And so 2019 begins.

I am a current UP employee and have been looking for work elsewhere for the past several months. I've declined offers from other employers on the hopes that things turn around but as every day ends I feel like UP will be doing me a favor by letting... — read more 

http://www.thepresstribune.com/article/1/04/19/union-pacific-announces-475-workforce-layoffs

Like so many of you, I was once fearful that I would be let go. I watched this site like a hawk, trying to extrapolate any useful information that seemed credible. I kept thinking of what it would mean to lose my job. The worry of no longer being... — read more 

Overheard a senior manager saying they don’t believe the next round is happening next week.

The next biggest move out of Omaha is going to be 1 Man Crews for system wide road jobs. Engineer only except on certain trains. I'm in Omaha and this is not a rumor. Just trying to let you know so you can prepare yourselves accordingly. Huge slashes... — read more 

Rumor mill is that layoffs will now be pushed back to February, so I wouldn't worry about January right now. Is this true? It would certainly make me feel better if it was.

With profits where they are and Union Pacific doing as well as it is, what is the management's excuse for layoffs? Is there even one?

A Japanese company and a North American company decided to have a canoe race on the St. Lawrence River. Both teams practiced long and hard to reach their peak performance before the race. On the big day, the Japanese won by a mile. The North... — read more 

So far I've heard the 8th and the 15th of January. Any feedback would be helpful. Thanks!

It’s been confirmed straight from Lance that train crews, admin and management positions will be cut in 2019. Along with this more locomotives and cars will go into storage. It’s possible that another 500 jobs will be lost and another 500 to 1000... — read more