When even railroads are laying off masses of people, you know the state of affairs in the nation cannot be good. I know we are deluged daily with "Everything is AWESOME!!" from the media, govt, and corporations, but the very fact they feel the need... — read more 

12:30 and nothing has happened. No info, everyone is quiet, and nothing has happened. When are we gonna hear anything?

You have nothing to lose but your chains.

All value created by the Company is created through the labor of its Workers. You workers labor for several hours each day to produce the value which pays for your salary. But then, you continue working. Working for free, and what you produce does... — read more 

I'm taking the fact that nothing is happening so far as a good sign. We'd have known by now if today was going to be the big day. This makes me happy because frankly, just before weekend is a c-appy time to notify people they are being laid off. I... — read more 

Does anyone know if you are still eligible for unemployment in the state of Nebraska if you’re paid out severance?

No special agents or red bags on desks that I can see.

With the holiday season upon us, just wanted to send out something positive to those who have had to leave the company this year - especially those who were hoping to be here for the long haul. Hope new opportunities have shown themselves, and that... — read more 

The grass is not greener from whichever side you stand. There are upsides and downsides to most any job here. Bickering back and forth and criticizing the “other side” does not produce anything useful. The fact of the matter is that the company, as a... — read more 

Honest Abe here. Real shame when dreams turn into nightmares.

Trying to figure out if it’s all hands on deck tomorrow.

Easy to bad mouth the ACTUAL RAILROADERS from the cheap seats. Talk about Your long lunches etc etc. Well while I'm on the engine 12 hrs with no access to not food I'll shed a tear for ya. How about when I'm working 40 plus weekends a year while you... — read more 

I know a lot of people are mentioning tomorrow as finally learning something, but I don't think we'll hear anything before next week. The third quarter earnings report is on October 24 and I'm assuming whatever announcement there are to come -... — read more 

It would be hard to imagine it would be better than the last round, especially considering the numbers at hand. Any info would be helpful.

That’s what I keep hearing. Any reliable sources confirm it?

I'm starting to feel like this whole thing where we know we'll have layoffs but don't know exactly when, where and how many is worse than finding out I've been laid off. At least then I'd know where I stand and what my next step should be. Right now... — read more 

A walkout and work stoppage - 10/19 Friday at 10am Central, 9am Mountain, 8am Pacific. Get up and walk out for an hour. HDC / Operations / IT / Law / AVP's - Come together and protest or lose your job. Your boss is with you. Miss the meeting, park... — read more 

Field Operations from superintendent on done have been told d day is coming , whether it’s 10% now 20% later etc HQ IS LIGHTENING THE LOAD MGM, REGIONS , head quarters etc . Get your head out of the sand either bring value or they will eliminate this... — read more 

Heard from a reliable source in HR that no layoffs are occurring in 2018. Company will be reorganizing into 2019 as it prepares for UP2020. As areas are evaluated, they will either change roles or be offered an out. UP is trying to do it right this... — read more 

The attacks here on Lance are an embarrassment. It’s a difficult time for us all and he’s doing what needs to be done for the long term health of the Company. I’m sure the decision was not taken lightly and we should at least acknowledge his candor... — read more 

You guys miss the big picture this is all about $$$. A salaried and benefit person cost too much contractors cheap. Thus is all about Wall Street stock jump. Ownership by internal employees is not and never be valued again. Read hunter Harrison’s... — read more 

Rumor is that MDSC may be dissolved and reps would be transferred to Loup

You guys miss the big picture this is all about $$$. A salaried and benefit person cost too much contractors cheap. Thus is all about Wall Street stock jump. Ownership by internal employees is not and never be valued again. Read hunter Harrison’s... — read more 

Why does somebody keep copying comments and reposting them as topics?

Have heard Managers will be asked to give up seniority or go back to craft. Long pools shortened to lessen hotel stays. Buyout coming all before 10/25. MOPS going to terminal 4 on 3 off..... its all for the betterment of the company. Moved from an... — read more 

Just confirmed with an anonymous EVP. Expectation is to eliminate or demote an 80% minimum of AVPs at Union Pacific. Rationale is that this is an unnecessary layer that adds cost and reduces agility and speed of the organization. Sad outcome for... — read more 

Drop the gov politics they don't control the UPRR business. UPRR is a gov all in it's own. I called them a communist government for a long time. I expected to be a lifer like others in my family. Probably never would I have quit on my own. They... — read more 

For new folks here, there is an "ACTIVE" button right above the first thread - you can use it to see what posts had recent replies. That's all from me. Anyhow, I hope this helps someone. Good luck all...

What I’ve been told is Twin Cities, St Louis, Livonia (prob merge with Houston), Denver (merge with Utah), and Sunset (guess is split between San Antonio and LA SUs). Anyone knows more?

Everyone at UPC is trying to get the facts as to what is going to happen. I'm assuming since senior management is aware this communication is going around and nothing has been addressed as of yet means it's most definitely going to happen. Good luck... — read more 

Most IT contractors s---, we might as well cut them

If they’re serious about this... why not start furloughing agreement people? Half of them abuse Family Medical Leave and are pretty well useless anyway... start cutting UPC clerks and Crew Dispatchers... they make more than some is the non agreement... — read more 

https://twitter.com/TheLayoff/status/1052304673502257152

Layoffs started today!. They let go of Trainers in Marketing and Sales, do not know how many and if they received any type of severance. Really sad.

By fri everyone will know , told today 2,000 Cuts forthcoming within the next two weeks supposedly trigger day is fri pm

Any details?

Anyone have any insight what they are looking at to decide who goes and who stays? Anything specific to M&S is appreciated.

The Law department was pulled into a meeting today and told it will be 30% but broken down into 3 waves... 10% now, 10% mid 2019, and 10% end of 2019... Somebody already asked in the original thread but there were no answers. Can anybody here confirm... — read more 

Effective in January 2019, UP will close its Morrill Nebraska diesel shop. 68 employees will be either transferred to the North Platte Diesel shop or Little Rock Arkansas or furloughed. This was all the local news mentioned. Just a fyi. Not sure what... — read more