I see where the BRC union has signed the post merger job agreement. A question for anyone reading this that is an official in the union, what do these agreements say? What wording is there in these agreements that makes it worthwhile? Are the members... — read more
What's next on the closure list??
Well any word on who is next on the chopping block. Im sure more is coming getting close to the holidays
Another union signed the “agreement”
Looks like the Fireman and Oilers union has agreed to the merger with a “Job for life” by... — read more
Car load peak was in 2006
MSU said rr carload peak was in 2006. Interesting read. https://www.trains.com/pro/freight/class-i/msu-professor-up-ns-merger-cant-turn-back-the-clock-on-carload-decline/
Over 1 million layoffs in a year
Layoffs in the United States exceeded 1 million in a single year during several periods, notably during the following years leading to a recession, except for 2020 due to Covid. US companies see the storm coming next year and are preparing for it by... — read more
EEO
Has anybody been pulled out of service for EEO. What takes place and what hoops do you have to jump through. Or are you looking for a new job?
To whom it may concern
Union Pacific please please just furlough me instead of trying everything in your power to fire me along with everyone is in this god forsaken Houston shop!
Stock
Why does UP stock su-k so bad. They are always painting a picture of rainbows and unicorns. With earnings, safety, merger talk. Shareholders must know they are full of s$$$. Because the stock just wants to drop no matter what.
CN Managers
How many of these CN deadbeats will Vena hire?
Layoffs
What number will UP Layoff in 2025 compared to these companies down below who are leading the pack of wolves in 2025. UP has been quietly doing layoffs and buyouts in 2025, so the total number could be around 1000 to 2000. I believe it started with... — read more
“JOBS FOR LIFE “
Jeremy “Jobs for Life” tells NS student conductors “ They have a “Career not a JOB “… I wonder if he told that to the current UP employees being furloughed ? How many folks with years of experience lost their jobs to PSR ? NS employees have no idea... — read more
UP long term strategy
To offload all switch yards to short lines via leasing of their yards. If you switch or work on low horse power your job is at risk.
Roper utah pounded
Lost 10 in mechanical, shut the yard down Rips are only a temporary hold until the contractor shops are ready. Company Dirt bags don't care where you are it's not a safe job get out if you can.
San Antonio
Furloughs happens yesterday afternoon. 10/27/2025 at San Antonio mechanical. 10 machinist 1 electrician
Interestesting read.
UPRR lobbying https://www.quiverquant.com/news/Lobbying+Update%3A+%2460%2C000+of+UNION+PACIFIC+RAILROAD+COMPANY+lobbying+was+just+disclosed
San Antonio Locomotive
how many jobs were lost in San Antonio? Did Carmen get cut there as well?
Why would any union endorse the merger
The dum dums at SMART are telling their people this will be good for them. LOL! I guess bringing PSR to Norfolk and scrapping switch yards and such will be great for everyone.
More Scab contractors coming to UPRR
Pacific Rail Service, is a intermodal contractor that's bringing their locomotives on the property to have their Scabby H6 employees switch the ramps and yard like East LA. Let the Mexicans run across the border with trains at Eagle Pass, and they... — read more
Wonder if the layoff will ever update the site...
About Union Pacific Corp.: The Union Pacific Railroad is a freight hauling railroad that operates 8,500 locomotives over 32,100 route-miles in 23 states west of Chicago and New Orleans (as of 2016). The Union Pacific Railroad system is the largest in... — read more
Time claims
Has anyone else noticed a trend that if a craft files a time claim and win, that one of the members of that craft gets fired?
Critical rule violations
Word on the street is they want more critical right after the contract has been settled and the job security for no layoffs per merger, but they need their quotas for criticals that just went up ! Again dealing with this company there always a get... — read more
Reporter seeking comment on carmen layoffs in Green River, Wyoming, or Roper Utah
I am a reporter in Wyoming working on a story about the recent carmen layoffs in Green River Wyoming. If that is you, I would love to hear your behind the scenes take, at Renee@CowboyStateDaily.com.
SMART TD ENDORSES MERGER UP NS
What's the local deals with this merger?
Shops
If UP takes over NS wonder how many shops will be closed.
Sounds like Commander in Chief likes military input from Vena input from Vena
Well, if I had to guess, theft is the railroads biggest problem in these two cities, I am sure many others as well. The praise makes for a good... — read more
Change might be already here
Word on the street is something major went down in Houston mechanical today. Can any one confirm? Word is they have no locomotives to work on and some announcement went out but can’t get any details.
Soroban dumped all UNP stock in 1Q 2025.
Perhaps they had 2nd thoughts about who they demanded to be CEO. https://www.quiverquant.com/news/New+Analyst+Forecast%3A+%24UNP+Given+%24251.0+Price+Target
Get ready
Several shop will be closed once UP takes over NS. Up only cares about getting to the coast. Good bye Cincinnati.
Big changes to North Platte
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/177Kq4v3B4/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Layoffs
Major layoffs coming in the car and mechanical departments. Most car jobs will be eliminated, and TCI jobs will be put in their place. Major yards like north Platte and Kansas will still facilitate car repair with union workers, but smaller outlying... — read more
Emp engagement survey
Being told by numerous people that this survey is mandatory. Any truth to that? Why would the UP force people to take a survey about employee engagement? Forcing people to do a survey about "engagement" isn't really a good way to get people... — read more
Seniority of Carman.
How does seniority work at up is your seniority good system wide or only at location hired.
Electricians furloughed
8 Electricians furloughed at Albina and Salt Lake with option to relocate. More smaller shops being looked at for cuts its not over.
Green River
UP just furloughed all the Carmen and closed down the RIP Track. 17 Carmen. UP just posted TCI jobs in Rock Springs.
More layoffs!
Just got rid of nearly everyone in salt lake and Ogden. They’re putting the 4 electricians that are left in a road truck and the same with machinists.
Rumor, signal inspection reduction.
Rumor is the FRA is going to allow for less frequent signal inspections. Crossings will go from monthly to quarterly inspection intervals. Yes this would free up time for signal maintainers to work supporting maintenance of way which is very much... — read more
Who voted for these contracts?
The vast majority in my union that I ask says they voted no, but our contract was supposedly ratified 54% yes. I do not understand why did so many union members ‘supposedly’ vote yes to contracts that did not at least equal the previous one? What... — read more
The How matters....or not
Another garbage article on the importance of business integrity. The how does not matter with this company. If it did, I wouldn't be told by my managers to lie on my work order reporting on a daily basis. In order to avoid taking hits on their ISP... — read more
Trains Article
Here's the truth and not the fluff. Vena wants the merger in the hopes of driving up the stock price. It's a last ditch effort to cover his failure. He promised stock prices that he could never hope to reach. He's shown that he can't actually run... — read more