Maybe we are made for each other considering we both just had major derailments ... Happy acquisitioning

Did Norfolk Southern ever implement PSR? If they haven’t, then it’s a clean slate for Vena to gut everything they had like he has at UP. Things like cutting about 25% of the workforce, closing shops and yards, increasing work loads on those... — read more 

Until my union does something to address the company forcing overtime and requiring doctors notes for a sick day I’ll be voting no on my contract. My union is such a joke now! Someone needs to hold their feet to the fire and make them do their job!... — read more 

Does anyone have any solid information about why the two big railroads in Houston Texas does not want to invest any money or substantial resources to rebuild shops and why they want everyone on maps program? I understand that the more we produce... — read more 

At NS your seniority is at your point. I can't leave Chattanooga and take my seniority to Birmingham. I've heard that UP has a system wide seniority for Carmen.

2 crafts will no longer be around. The merger has it's good and better.

If the merger with Norfolk Southern really goes through, just imagine for a moment how many people they will cut from both companies under the guise of redundancy, overlap, and who knows what else. I don't think anybody will be safe when or if the... — read more 

That is the only reason these thieves are looking to buy other railroads.

Union Pacific is showing interest in Norfolk Southern is because we really want CSX and know that if we show interest in Norfolk Southern Berkshire Hathaway will out bid us just like they did for Santa Fe Pacific. See Below. 👇 June 1994: BN and... — read more 

Can anyone tell me how many Carmen there are at jenks locomotive shop and how many are in the back shop?

Berk Hath has deep pockets but the railroad is out to be a bad asset as poor management and a weak workforce cripple the once profitable rr. Dont let them fool you into thinking they got it all together. A merger may smoke the competition out of the... — read more 

the analysts tricked him into answering merger questions. Starting with first question. Vena cant help himself....he just talks, and keeps talking about it. Just wants a golden parachute. Also he really loves the team yet only one has been... — read more 

If Union Pacific were considering a tie-up with either CSX or Norfolk Southern, there are potential benefits to consider for both options. Potential benefits with Norfolk Southern Improved East-West Intermodal Network: Acquiring Norfolk Southern... — read more 

It's gone. Drove by today and 99% of the buildings and structures are dismantled. That did not take long for UP to bulldoze this place. Does anyone know what's going on? As far as I know, the US Supreme Court has not taken the case yet on appeal... — read more 

It's all over the financial news outlets... Thoughts?

You want to remain competitive with the competition (you know the B) then the best way is to retain your employees as everyone is seeing the other guy gut their workforce. Your employees can bring a lot to the table and increase productivity for a... — read more 

Do you love coming to a complete stop and then getting the highball only after contacting the dispatcher? Do you love running through sidings continuously? How about squeezing your train in for a 32 foot clearance meet? This will be coming daily. ... — read more 

Anyone know what happens if you get 2 criticals within a year? Do you get 1 year off and comeback or is it termination?

The job su-ks are you going to get fired today or tomorrow. Who knows but it's going to come. Take all the money you can and run.

What Happened to the clerks ?

When is the pension buyout coming? I am ready to take it and leave.

In with scabs and utility. He has talked to union leadership and forewarned them to seek other crafts

Let me be perfectly clear. There are ZERO leaders in UPs executive levels. Not a single one of you has the character, the integrity, the fortitude to call yourselves leaders. It's absolutely disgusting that you would even refer to yourselves as... — read more 

Remember safety is the number 1 priority as long as it doesn't cost anything , doesn't delay trains, doesn't increase dwell time, doesn't increase work event time, doesn't require additional manpower. At the end of the day it's 100% your fault and... — read more 

The hear say is the big boss man will be at North Platte Diesel Shop for a presentation, 25th of June anyone heard of this? Things that make you go hmmmmm.

Stockton, Ca.

Have you been diagnosed with an illness? ... — read more 

Our shop has seen the fewest locomotives in the last few months we have seen. Even the older guys at work have not seen it at north platte. We have a new director. But are any other shops experiencing this? It is concerning and maintenance as usual... — read more 

What will a merger do to us ?

Work life balance is worse than ever and expectations are completely unrealistic. Everything about the job gets worse by the year. Constant threats of off days canceled after you are already working 65+ hours a week.

It used to be that Z trains had the best power on them. What happened? Nobody is fixing anything anymore?!! Maybe something to do with daily quotas are getting in the way?

The new era is finally going away of this craft. Air test, lasing hoses, light b/o's all being done by switch men.

Who really didn't see that coming? The UNP stock got downgraded by Goldman Sachs from a moderate buy to a neutral. That can't look good for Jimmy and Soroban right now. Soroban has to be just fuming right now! Hey Soroban, are you regretting your... — read more 

Google: iraq war vets breathing oil disease Can we please get a class action lawsuit against this company?

Get ready heard from a reliable source shop ops and other managers forced to agreement , or go CMS June 1st - once the hits start they just keep on coming!

All Machinist/Electricians were furloughed today. Leaving 1 position each respectfully. This is how we win together!

https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/union-pacific-president-beth-whited-stepping-down/ Wonder how much she's still gonna pocket in "advisory" role through next year. Either way, good riddens. Still haven't forgotten the "shut your... — read more 

Years ago problem was too many managers were voluntarily stepping back down to their seniority, instead of fixing the causes why managers w/ actual craft experience would rather demote themselves out of management, they just hire inexperienced people... — read more