Take A look at story in North platte news . Several high up Fra people met with craft workers who told them all about safety problems , shortcuts taken in maintenance etc, at Up yards. Guess thats why no more bragging about N. Platte safety... — read more
Why are you still at UP?
There are so many better jobs out there. Be a man and take the plunge. Walk away. You'll be glad you did.
CEO in Los Angeles
Apparently arrived on Monday and was seen riding the executive passenger train. Yet no one has reported seeing him walking around in any yard. Post your comments here if you know anything about his visit.
Houston
Houston just furloughed one electrician
Will executives be cut or just the people that do the actual work?
It seems like we are at a point where there is a VP or AVP for every 2 people that actually work. CEO, EVP, SVP, VP, AVP what do these people do?
Just cut all remaining ARSA jobs
61 jobs cut in total.
CEO to arrive in W. Colton this week.
W. Colton, get ready to pull out the red carpet. Vena coming for your jobs.
How will Vena change anything when he got us in this problem in the first place?
Ah, the brilliance of Union Pacific! Nostradamus says I foresee another STB hearing! What a bunch of a— clowns are running this company.
UP and the United Way
Why would anyone donate to the United Way through the UP? If you want to donate to the United Way then do it on your own. Why let UP have the credit for the donations? They don't give a darn about any "at-risk" communities. Just ask the people in the... — read more
UP's Second Change Program
Its only been a couple of years since UP started their second chance program where they hired people with a criminal record. The railroad touted this as a great way to help those who had been rehabilitated from their past mistakes. With that said... — read more
Things are slowing to a crawl... looks like 'Venalocity' is going to be the new normal
and it's the speed of smell... Bigger trains, bigger delays, bigger problems, no surprises... He sure has an odd idea of what efficiency means.
Wave 2
So wave 2 was supposed to begin this week FRA has them tied up in NP I'm wondering if they will have 2nd thoughts and if they resume the plan I hope this winter bangs them right in the Assssses they are.
Run them in run them out
From my experience at 40 years old now I've noticed not to many younger people want to turn wreches or be electricians better hold off on the layoffs we are not even back at half the employees at our shop many did not come back and when you do start... — read more
Hit 'em where it hurts, their wallet! Skip the engagement survey.
While everyone is being pushed to fill out the employee engagement survey, I stumbled across this piece of information in the annual proxy statements that UP publishes. In 2022 the CEO was paid $220,000 out of a possible $440,000 for their... — read more
Terrible news coming
This time, we will need to look for another job.
Offer Volunteer UPPL
Most people don't want to lose their jobs but would enjoy a break from the everyday grind even if it was unpaid. Why not offer Unpaid Personal Leave days?
Big furloughs coming
right before Thanksgiving.
if the government shuts down Vena will throw us a pizza party
extra sausage. and we don't have to pay taxes on the extra sauce. it's a tax free holiday
3 hour tour
J. Givins is coming to DeSoto next Wednesday. I’m sure he’ll bring plenty of good news and motivation to the shop, telling everyone that if they work extra hard and don’t turn in injuries, then nothing bad will happen to them.
Air plane numbers
You can see where they are going by using the plane id numbers in flight tracker websites. Most flights in USA file a flight plan.
Vena Visit
Is there anyone who can confirm Vena paid a visit to Pine Bluff yesterday? I was told he was supposed to go speak with carmen.
CEO visit
August: CEO visited LA, Portland, Las Vegas and Kansas City. Anyone have any info regarding his visit to these locations?
Vena to layoff %10 of the workforce
Good luck folks.
SHOPS
Has there been any update on the Palestine Car Shop? The last word out was the US Supreme Court refused to hear the case and referred to the lower court decision. And that was UP can abandon the 1870 contract and, soforth, close the shop. But, it's... — read more
Maintenance of way layoffs
Anybody heard if maintenance of way is getting cut down? Haven’t heard anything.
Whos Next
Is Kenny the next executive to jump ship? Rumor has it he just dumped 50 percent of his shares in the Company???? In other news, whats going on over at West Colton?? Is the are the rumors true???
Facilities Electricians and Water Service
The Facilities Electricians and Water Servce were laid off today in the northern region. I'm guessing with all the yard closures they are not needed any more.
Houston, CEO walkthrough
Vena and Beth to visit Houston October 31th.
UAW President Shawn Fain, not that’s a real leader!!
If you haven’t watched the YouTube clip of Shawn Fain ripping into the big 3 CEO’s and the investors I highly recommend taking out 30 min to watch it. That guy is the real deal and a TRUE leader that don’t take any sh-t!
Explosions at Bailey Yard
Heavy toxic smoke from rail cars on fire Bailey yard. Evacuations in process closing highway 30 rerouting traffic.
Recrews
There is a major focus on recrews again as Vena wants to reduce TE&Y. Follow all rules to the T and make sure your locomotive consist is fully compliant before departure. Him laying off mechanical employees does not fall burden on you or your career... — read more
My expectations of average intellectually is lost, the responses to the FRA are terrible!
I am an employee, sadly I am embarrassed by the poorly written responses to the letter written by the FRA. Amit Bose like him or not has a Juris Doctorate from Columbia university. A billion dollar company can’t hire someone to put together a better... — read more
Vena visit Nor Cal car shops yet?
Heard Lathrop and Oakland are going bye bye. Intermodel being worked and repaired by contractors
Rumor is 20% of signal dept
This is just a rumor heard today, no “inside source”. V man is gonna cut 20% of the signal dept and he is looking at te&y also. Cant imagine anymore being piled onto us in maintenance. Stuff we used to fix in a day now takes weeks before we get to it... — read more
Union Pacific responds to inspectors’ claims of unsafe rolling stock
https://northplattebulletin.com/union-pacific-responds-to-inspectors-claims-of-unsafe-equipment/ Responding to another FRA concern Vena also said recent layoffs have no correlation to the company’s ability to make mechanical repairs. He said the... — read more
FRA Raises safety concerns about UP's rolling stock
https://www.progressiverailroading.com/union_pacific/news/FRA-raises-safety-concerns-about-UPs-rolling-stock--70149?fbclid=IwAR1idHA6E585fL13VvOeB21_Wqh60mfulUIFExoTqF9kRl0nWfQbnhF1qwM
Pacific Northwest
Say goodbye to most of the Pacific Northwest. Vena has bug plans , and they do not include keeping the Gorge route or the Blues.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan questions
Does anyone know how to sell the shares you've owned for over a year? Also, can you still stay in the program if you sell some of your shares?
UP manager tell FRA to halt inspection?
FRA communication is circulating that multiple UP managers from mechanical and operating crafts asked FRA inspectors to halt an inspection on UP rolling stock and to vacate UP property. I never knew that was an option? Historically has anything of... — read more
UP a sinking ship: total debt stands at a staggering $31.378 billion
Source from Seeking Alpha: In my opinion, Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) offers a complicated investment outlook, riddled with both financial and operational hurdles. The company's EPS growth, while seemingly impressive, is largely fueled by... — read more