How are the negotiations going lately at the table between the Unions and the NCCC? Anything progressing?

We said after the way UP treated people and did mass layoffs nobody would work for them, but nobody guessed they’d recruit from Shawshank State Prison. How long until instead of bonuses, UP is offering bail money for these felons they’re hiring? ... — read more 

Fritz thinks things are improving steadily and new raises will attract new hires.... Duh.....

The CEO’s and shareholders are laughing all the way to the bank. They don’t care about the STB meetings. Anyone that has worked for the railroads for awhile knows there has been several times when there were horrible service issues and STB hearings... — read more 

I got cut in the 2019 surge of layoffs. I joined a local union to my location and life has been better! Railroad called back, told them to pound sand!. Grass is greener on the otherside! I know some of you will say "i have too many years invested"... — read more 

My understanding is they are "hiring" but also closing yards. Doesn't make much sense. Seems like psr and Vena are running strong.

I can leave today if I want to, but knowing layoffs are coming (in this economy, it's just a matter of time) I'm thinking maybe I should stick around for a bit longer and let them pay me to leave. What's severance like these days? Have any changes... — read more 

So I was scrolling through articles in the trains magazine and saw an article that just floored me. I actually read the article twice, because I just couldn't believe the comment that came from the mouth of the CSX CEO. The article is up for anyone... — read more 

Hey my co workers If negotiations and a strike don't happen to get what we want, We will all leave in droves and quit. Don't let the carrier threaten you with Lawsuits and intimate other bs. Sc--w the stockholders and their shares.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't see UP doing anything to attract new people. Are there any additional efforts to attract new people? The company seems to still go with the flow. When more people leave than the company can hire, it doesn't look... — read more 

Its on boys. Grab your picket signs and get ready!!!! Here we go!!! Today we stand up for our Honor but tommorow we stand for our FREEEEDOM!!!!

Kansas City Car Debt is calling back some, furloughed employees. Albeit a small amount, every little bit helps. Finally, some relief... Welcome back guys.

Just seen Velocity Rail Solutions posting in North Platte Nebraska for Locomotive fueling drivers. Must be the beginning of replacing union with contractors. The beginning of the end.

UP will be dealing with second chance hiring to put maybe ex cons on parole and probation near you. Maybe while this strike happens Monday? Think they might cross the picket line to work with a Manager while we are out picketing on the line?

I'd rather cross the picket line. They're gonna replace us with scabs anyways. Union is weak

If Brandon doesn’t strike deal on Monday with the railroads, are we all standing together or what?!

I have a part time job outside the RR as well as work a yard job for the RR to make end meet. A co worker was telling me that I could get in trouble for having another job if I get hurt or have an accident. Any one know if this is true and if so... — read more 

It would be a big help to have volunteers from Omaha hq glass tower get some cross job knowledge of other jobs that people do on the rr. Go down to the rr yard and watch them switch cars , couple air hoses, replace brake shoes , service the... — read more 

I used to have at least some motivation. Now I'm struggling to do the bare minimum. I no longer have any motivation to stay here and I started looking for something new. How is it possible that the managers are not at all interested to try to... — read more 

Anybody seeing siding extension construction projects now ? Just wanted to know where they doing them.

Is it really true or just rumors? Sources close to the top tier executives have neither denied or confirmed it but from the looks of it, I think its time we all either do as told or run for the hills. Anyway. Ive said too much.

Trying to decide if I want to quit or wait for a regime change.

A Google search of this UP shop in Palestine indicates it is "Permanently Closed". There is no news about this and think it might me a mistake. Does anyone know the current status of the shop?

This is a company where some managers very openly let people know that they are replaceable and irrelevant. At the previous company, at least I had a manager who was a little more respectful. I'm leaving, but I'm still interested in whether there... — read more 

They keep happily chasing people away but when it's time to hire again, and that time will come sooner than they think, nobody will want to join because everybody knows what kind of cr---y place this is. Who in their right mind would choose to work... — read more 

To cut down on cost in various locations they stopped the bottled water, supplied employees with mugs to get water from filtered faucet. Smart

Less employees needed. Common sense. Shut those Ca. yards down. Which location is next?? L.A. area..

Been working at a job site most of the day, no trains have gone by site. Same thing happened yesterday . Where have all the trains gone ? Can’t believe it , by main track and no trains for 2 days. C’mon man , is this a rr ?

PLEASE TELL US, HOW MANY AT YOUR TERMINAL DO YOU NEED FOR NEW HIRES??

I been seeing volunteer rail relief crew taxi drivers again . Are they doing that where you work?

We had 15 guys and girls quit right after training in Bakersfield and the company said there was no work for them anywhere. But Stockton,Calif. They all QUIT. Need another 50 guys!! Trains are tying down

Our contract will be soon ratified. The union says will be getting a little over $40 an hours plus back pay. I love it!

My work group got a new manager. Our old manager was the worst any of us had ever seen. He was totally incompetent, indifferent to the point of being an A-ho-e in regards towards wasting others time and efforts, and a liar. This new manager... — read more 

What happened to the sunshine and rainbows we used to get pumped every trip? I want a refund.

Congestion is horrible. Morale is low. STB investigation. Legitimate talk of a strike. It has all happened since he took over

Up getting hammered bad by Stb in California. Up has strict orders to delivery plenty of feed to chicken farming place. Stb doing close supervision to be sure they get unit trains of feed on time.

I always thought when one railroad union went on strike we all did?? So much for solidarity I guess. Guess our unions will sit back and watch them.

The trains will be there tomorrow boys.

I give to the friend to friend network . It helps pay a bit of expenses of injured or sick employees and people in their family .