Topics regarding layoffs at Union Pacific Corp.

Topics regarding layoffs at Union Pacific Corp.

Perfect UPS

Did we not do perfect on ups this season. They seem to have gotten real quiet about it

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| 1310 views | | 3 replies (last January 18, 2022)
Post ID: @OP+1eNQuFQL

17 years of service lost!

I recently got suspended pending an investigation we all know what that means ! After 17 years , I did my best , no longer feel angry or bitter! I made my peace and forgive those who put me in this situation! Sleep deprivation is not a joke and I... — read more 

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| 2500 views | | 8 replies (last January 17, 2022)
Post ID: @OP+1eMmQuKD

New work truck PLEASE!??!!!

Multi billion dollar company bragging about all these record profits, yet my work group drives around in these piece of sh-t chilli wagons. Trucks constantly breaking down weekly. 10 years of the same sh-t. Most trucks have well over 200,000 miles... — read more 

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| 1350 views | | 11 replies (last January 17, 2022)
Post ID: @OP+1eMUUr9o

What do they criticize you for the most?

I found the thread below interesting where someone says that they've been getting criticized more than usual lately. I have been criticized since the day one here. It’s the UP way to squeeze people to the max.

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| 1000 views | | 4 replies (last January 14, 2022)
Post ID: @OP+1eMiR4Og

Ideal employee for UP

Yesterday was one of those days when it was no longer clear to me what UP wanted from me. Maximum workload, work-life balance non-existent, pay disappointing etc. I'm not complaining because anyone can leave if they want. I do my work and keep... — read more 

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| 1460 views | | 7 replies (last January 14, 2022)
Post ID: @OP+1eKJ8avW

Jan 8th

Hey. We all survived the Jan 8th shot date and still have job at UP.

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| 1650 views | | 8 replies (last January 13, 2022)
Post ID: @OP+1eIgfsDM

Just got hired!

I just accepted a position as a apprentice freight car repair. I quit my job for this. I was making 90 thousand a year plus bonuses and worked 4 10s. Did I make a mistake?

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| 2820 views | | 13 replies (last January 26, 2022)
Post ID: @OP+1eIhlkYz

Fresno

Working in Fresno is like a soap opera. The manager kissed his way to the top and my foreman likes to lie all the time.

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| 1380 views | | 6 replies (last January 10, 2022)
Post ID: @OP+1eHCv5st

End of train hiding

Been hearing from some that ptc won’t keep a train from hitting the rear of the train in front of them . They say if you doing 20 mph or less, ptc on second train will let them get too close to rear of train in front of them. Has anyone... — read more 

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| 1470 views | | 8 replies (last January 9, 2022)
Post ID: @OP+1eHpDZve

Tolerance has its limits

Suddenly a barrage of criticism as if I was the worst UP employee ever. It's not a problem for me to take criticism for something that is really badly done, but when I work more than ever, then I'm really not willing to tolerate criticism that has... — read more 

Is there life after UP?

I never saw it coming, one minute im throwing barbecues for my familia and paying for everything, telling them "there money's no good here", and just as fast as I flipped the Carne on the grill, I was laid off. Now I have a Kings Ranch truck I cant... — read more 

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| 1380 views | | 4 replies (last January 28, 2022)
Post ID: @OP+1eG1pRcp

20 years

I have 20 working in another craft and now I see they are hiring train crew in my location finally. Couple questions 1 can train crew be bumped to farther away spots to work and 2 is it really worth it to switch after all this time

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| 1100 views | | 6 replies (last January 7, 2022)
Post ID: @OP+1eG1DGw4

Developing new skills

I'll be honest, I can't find a better job because I don't have enough skills. I stagnated here because I only thought about paying the bills and less about growing a skillset that would help me get out of here one day. Now I would like to make up... — read more 

Luckily, it seems to have slowed down

At one time I thought that absolutely all my colleagues would leave. Before the new year, more people left in one month than in all these years that I have been working here. And of course, there is more work than ever. Now it seems to me that... — read more 

The worst company ever

I made the mistake of joining recently. Everyone I've come in contact with is rude. Everyone. Nobody wants to offer help or assist you, even if they are the ones who gave you the task and did not provide you with enough information on how to do it. I... — read more 

Agreements + Contracts = Joke @ Green River

Rula, company makes Yardmasters take 10% pay cut and work same hours. Only craft made to do so. Now, abolishing the yardmasters craft in Green River but before doing this, trying to make the yardmasters train new MYO's to take over. Lastly, of... — read more 

Buyout rumors flying.

Buyout rumors are flying in the Southern region. They say UP has a diversity problem that is causing concern to shareholders. Buyout the old guys with 5 weeks vacation, hire the diverse group they need? Makes sense. Any thoughts?

Sell the steamer?

Why not sell the big boy and all the rest of the steam engine equipment? To cut more costs , I say sell all the steam engines.

Psr results

What needs to happen to improve the psr scorecard they post every two weeks. Seems like we’re down on everything we measure except employee productivity. I see in the field our locomotives are getting worse and worse. This winter is gonna be... — read more 

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| 1460 views | | 5 replies (last January 1, 2022)
Post ID: @OP+1eyEuUyd

Trading a life for the money

That is how I would characterize the work at UP. My pay is decent and I am satisfied, but I have no more life. Everyone who intends to come here should know that they will probably do the worst shifts. Well, that's railroad for you, but it seems... — read more 

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| 1240 views | | 6 replies (last December 31, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+1eywttT3

Why are you still at UP?

In this day and age, when you could take your skills to any other company (and industry) and be welcomed with open arms, you make the conscious decision to stay here every day. Why? It was never easier to leave, so why aren't you doing something... — read more 

Western USA snow

Are the trains going through Donner Pass on 12/27 ? Just wondering if the Sierra mts got much snow?

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| 1120 views | | 2 replies (last December 29, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+1ew0CK8M

Can we say for the leadership of UP

that they are greedier than the leadership of most other companies in America? I can only say that they are greedier than the five companies I have worked for before, and it seems pretty clear to everyone that they are becoming even more so as... — read more 

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| 1730 views | | 6 replies (last January 5, 2022)
Post ID: @OP+1es5qCHh

First strike on attendance!

Who's joining the club with me to lay off Christmas? After all the bull sh1t this company has caused all of us they aren't getting this holiday from me.

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| 1380 views | | 5 replies (last December 25, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+1er1FSJk

Good things

Does any one have anything good to write about UPRR ? Good times with others employees ? Favorite memories ?

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| 1440 views | | 11 replies (last January 11, 2022)
Post ID: @OP+1erTSxL4

Thursday

Happy Thursday. . Merry Christmas everybody. Am going shopping with my wife . Going to see a movie and a nice dinner. I am glad I live in America. On vacation all week.

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| 1100 views | | 4 replies (last December 27, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+1erevSt1

BLE or UTU.

Which union is more worthless? In San Antonio we pay union dues for worthless union representation. All they are good for is laying off union on the weekends and holidays.

Unpopular opinion, but true

Why would you think the company cares about anything other than making money. The company is very profitable, and this is not debatable. Once the PSR has ran its course, there will be another downsizing plan. You can bet this is being planned... — read more 

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| 1320 views | | 9 replies (last December 25, 2021)
Post ID: @OP+1eqOxJWU

$500 referral bonus

BLET just signed agreement for employees to get a $500 bonus from UP who refer applicants. Applicants must get hired and work at least 30 days after new hire training to be eligible.

It's as simple as 2+2

How hard it is to put together that fewer people = more accidents and more derailments? A five-year-old kid would be able to make the connection by now. Not our leadership, though. They can't see anything from dollar signs flashing in their eyes when... — read more 

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| 1180 views | | 5 replies (last December 22, 2021)
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