Topics regarding layoffs at Union Pacific Corp.

Topics regarding layoffs at Union Pacific Corp.

Apprentice Carman

Why are they hiring new Carman? Doesn’t anyone want to come back?

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| 1020 views | | 2 replies (last October 16, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+17oY5fF0

Tighten up

Ok folks once again can we try to post helpful information. Not fake stories of about people we all know aren’t being walked out or anything that pretty much helps no one looking for actual information. If you look at the other class ones on this... — read more 

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| 1710 views | | 8 replies (last October 13, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+17mjADSW

Yard billing ,mobi.

If we can get billing up? We will be able to close rip tracks that have 10 or fewer employees. If they are installing Jack pads in your yard where you never used to have them you're already on the list. Repair facilities are costing too much money... — read more 

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| 1100 views | | 1 reply (October 11, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+17lRGaCD

Palestine vs Desoto

Big decision happening tomorrow. One of them will probably close, the other will survive. Who’s it going to be?

UP CARES ACT

UP could care less about you, me, your brother, cousin, father, sister, aunt, uncle, grandparent or whoever else that works for this Corporation. There is no company this is a corporation. Why care about car loadings? Are you benefiting from... — read more 

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| 1185 views | | 3 replies (last October 9, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+17kQAGQ2

Layoffs over? Until 2021?

Well havent seen any major layoffs anywhere or people talking about the perfect storm till last, best for last, or even wait they dont know whats coming. I think these guys cut to the limit and cant cut anymore! Even tho they shut down our east hump... — read more 

Velocity down?

I heard the dispatchers were approached to why velocity was down , I'm sure it has nothing to do with the vast territories they have now and can't keep up. With all the employee reduction, they have made every job reactive and not proactive. 1... — read more 

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| 1161 views | | 3 replies (last October 12, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+17jROIwt

Fritz out the door?

Hearing rumors in the field that Fritz was escorted off the property? But on the other side of that coin, I've heard he's going to leave by the end of the year? Anyone know any details?

Brains. Of the operation

There are a lot of intelligent people on the Railroad. The id–ts are marked with a white hats

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| 1063 views | | 5 replies (last October 8, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+17i13dmw

What is LOUP?

What is UP employees take on LOUP? Are they immune to cuts?

Stocks

Im glad Union Pacific stock is doing well, but that is only because buybacks are working now. Who ever has UP stocks sell gentlemen like Lance did. He's smart made 9.4 millon off his sale. From what i hear on wall street these buybacks will not last... — read more 

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| 1030 views | | 1 reply (October 5, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+17hDxODw

I've had enough

I have had enough of this company. I am out on Monday. Big announcement coming!

Waste Colton

Say your goodbyes now, its over for the WCT. Apparently the high ranking officials have decided to close the yard down in 2021, contract out intermodal to TTX and flat switch all manifest trains. Hard pill to swallow for Car Department but its... — read more 

And Here We Go

Ok folks here we go......the ceo is at a 7% approval rating, the company was voted 3rd and then 1st in the worst places to work by Forbes (think about it for a second just how bad do you have to get to jump from third one year to first the next), and... — read more 

Seriously

Has anyone ever worked for a company that has a more toxic work environment, lower employee moral,fear of job loss, less confidence in executives & upper management than Union Pacific. I doubt there is a company that deserves the title of "Worst... — read more 

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| 1720 views | | 16 replies (last October 8, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+17diEkzF

UP nothing but lies & contradictions

UP's press releases still cites efficiency as reason for employee reductions, yet many of the departments cut, have employees working 6 days the very week after the cuts, if they were for efficiency, then the work load would not have to increase for... — read more 

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| 943 views | | 1 reply (October 1, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+17dPSaSX

Rumblings

Anyone hearing anything out of Jenks or Desoto? How’s it going down in Ft. Worth or Huston? West Colton surviving after all the visits? Let’s do a good ole location check in and see what’s going on at the worst place to work for.

Jumping on and off of moving equipment

What was the "slang" term for jumping on and off of moving equipment? I can't remember for the life of me what it was referred to when it was banned.

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| 1370 views | | 9 replies (last October 12, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+17dYgtht

Metra vs UP

Why does the STB refuse to intervene? Any new rumors?

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| 1150 views | | 4 replies (last October 1, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+17cpz5w0

When will it be enough?

I wonder what it'll take for our leadership to realize there's nobody left to cut? That we actually need some people to be able to function? Do they think things will continue to run just because they wish it so? It's ridiculous what we have to do... — read more 

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| 1200 views | | 9 replies (last October 1, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+17cfHYIo

Fundamental disconnect

It’s tough to be the leader and cut your way to shareholder victory https://www.mckinsey.com/Videos/video?vid=6168896920001&plyrid=HkOJqCPWdb&aid=21B6756B-104E-4DE1-A1D9-55F481B7A9F2#

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| 920 views | | 6 replies (last October 1, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+17cUCcFH

Working for Union Pacific has become embarrassing.

I told someone the other day where I worked and they brought up the worst company in America ranking and said their uncle used to work there. I wanted to say something to defend myself and/or my company, but what was there to say honestly? We do... — read more 

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| 1210 views | | 8 replies (last October 1, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+17cQgEk2

G55 by 2020

So how close are we to the G55 mark. Has anyone seen any changes at your work location that might be a good sign of more layoffs. So if we finally dodge the bullet from another round of layoffs are we safe after hitting G55. How many more layoffs is... — read more 

Top heavy management

What’s it look like at your location how many manager to how many workers? 1-4, 1-6 what’s the going ratio? seems like the company is over managing itself wonder if they’ll finally start chopping the management staff or if they’ll just keep wasting... — read more 

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| 1210 views | | 9 replies (last October 1, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+17bSKWFg

Time to strike? When? Ever? No probably never.

At this point, what do you think it would take for our Union leaders to agree to strike? Is there literally anything that would make them strike? I don’t think so. I think they’ll let Lance and Vena and whoever comes next tear this company apart... — read more 

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| 1220 views | | 8 replies (last September 29, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+17bqal5E

The Rails are Talkin

Smoke and Mirrors. Its all one big Joke. Play the Game thats all I can tell you. If you can make it through your career without Management even knowing you work there then you have won. Pay your Union dues and dont expect anything for it, thats just... — read more 

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| 1310 views | | 3 replies (last September 28, 2020)
Post ID: @OP+179nMB76

West Colton callbacks

The WCT Car Department to recall some furloughed employees. Rumor has it 3 will be returning before end of next month. Vena had a secret visit last week and liked what he saw. Time to make the donuts

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| 671 views | | 1 reply (September 26, 2020)
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