One of the main reasons why most decide to stay at UP for a while longer is because they are counting down to retirement. However, how wise is that? I still have a few years left until retirement and I must admit that I am constantly worried about... — read more 

Anybody watch the hearings ? Wanted to know what were some of the best questions asked. Did you see any rr person squirm in their seat and get nervous answering questions?

To me quiet quitting is saying nothing and just leaving! Why do anymore work if you've already given up? I don't see how continuing to do work for a company can be considered quitting. I was never into the softer language that helps people deal with... — read more 

It is crystal clear that those at the top do not care about us in the least, but only about profit and stockholders. I don't think it's really sustainable, because if the remaining good workers leave and it's not easy to replace them, how will they... — read more 

Does anyone working at UP get matching $ when the invest in their 401k fund ?

Y'all ready to be on ground and cover a territory and shift work? Engineers ready to be by themselves??

Quiet quitting refers to doing the minimum requirements of one’s job and putting in no more time, effort, or enthusiasm than absolutely necessary. As such, it is something of a misnomer, since the worker doesn’t actually leave their position and... — read more 

Twenty five years ago I was handed a large binder of rules my first day of work on the Union Pacific. Written in Blood he tells me. I was confused. All these years later I’ve seen the blood firsthand. Even those that have been blessed and not... — read more 

Although some think that it will not happen, I am almost convinced that a mass exodus will follow. What do you think? I will definitely leave very soon.

does anyone want to share a rough amount that they got back from the backpay after tac

It's about to get worse going into 2023. The reduction in lower management staff is real. The talks are on the table. A new structure is in motion. Changes are going to be catastrophic at first, like always employees will roll with it for awhile... — read more 

I nominate the closed BrazosTx. yard project as the biggest waste of money on the UP system. Project was going like gang busters and almost finished.Along came PSR and yard was not used.

Get ready to be sold out again . More one man yard crews coming soon. They can't get the work done efficiently enough now , but for the sake of cutting more jobs it will happen. Fritz loves you all , he might even make another video.

But did anyone else have managers stand over their employees shoulders and watch them while they did the employee engagement survey? I thought it was supposed to be anonymous and confidential.

Read the news that several activist investors groups that own UP and or BNSF stock are promoting paid sick leave, bring up sick days proposed in stock ownership meetings. Think it was a story in Reuters news.

So it's been a few years into your PSR agenda, and let's take some time to reflect on what's been accomplished. All levels of management are guilty of it. So if you're a manager that trolls this site, listen up! The UP started its PSR business... — read more 

Do non union workers have paid sick days ?

I remember when they paid 1/2 the price for work boots .Now , after the employee survey , many asked for a better deal on boot $ . Now they pay $125 , instead of $100.

Do you trust UO??? I dont

Maybe it's just me, but I lost faith that this place can change long time ago. Some will say that that I'm wrong and that we should fight for our rights, but I no longer have time to wait for those changes that may or may not happen. Isn't it... — read more 

President signs a bill and it becomes law so where is my fu----g raise?

I’m turning off my phone and not taking any calls for 96 hours starting 0001 December 9th, 2022. There is no possible way to put the whole rr in upgrade. I wont wait for permission from anyone. That hunk of cr-p rr is an inanimate object. We... — read more 

RWU is a group named Railroad Workers United . A cross union group working to improve working conditions for North American rr employees. Checkem out at www.railroadworkersunited.org .

Let’s keep the momentum and anger going to get the RLA cancelled and repealed. RLA stopped us from striking. Contact your elected reps and get it changed.

Mechanical got screwed big time.

Union leader's will fold like a soft napkin. Let's sit back and watch.

Thos is what the guy that got deleted was talking about. Federal law allows unions and employers to enter into "union-security" agreements which require all employees in a bargaining unit to become union members and begin paying union dues and fees... — read more 

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/01/opinion/rail-strike-biden.html

For what?! Let me know so I can understand. Better off not having a union brother!

The new year is coming. Execs are scrambling to figure out another scheme to make profits. Eliminating certain crafts is definitely in the spot light. Not going to downsize lower management.. why not you may ask? Execs need to blame someone when... — read more 

The major railroads are earning carloads of profits. Union Pacific boasted in January that 2021 had been its “most profitable year ever,” with $6.5 billion in net income after tax. The good times have continued to roll, with $5.4 billion recorded in... — read more 

Looks like a Sanders bill for RR paid sick leave is getting on the floor WITH some GOP support. Wowser... Those attendence policies might have just caused some serious expenses.

Democratic lawmakers and leaders said today that they are hesitant, but see it as necessary to do everything they can to stop a strike. However, Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida stated. “I’m not voting for a deal that the workers themselves rejected.” — read more 

At one time, I worked in a company where my manager had no direct industry experience, but that did not prevent him from being a great manager who did great things. Why is there a prevailing opinion that a manager must/should have industry... — read more 

There will Never be a strike on the railroads again. Carriers know this and we thought railroads have gotten bad now! Wait till next contract. All down hill from here.

Union Pacific fruit express has been around since 1906 UPFE Carmen did all of its own repairs on its refrigerated fleet the last heavy home shop was located in Pocatello Idaho through the 90s with over a hounded Union paying UPFE Carmen doing every... — read more 

“ Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) is offering a dividend yield of 2.45% or $5.20 per share annually, making quarterly payments, with a stellar track record of increasing its dividends for 15 consecutive years. Union Pacific provides value to... — read more 

Now we’re just two guys moving freight together and building America. I hope I don’t get laid off but will always be grateful to this company.