Topics regarding layoffs at Union Pacific Corp.

Topics regarding layoffs at Union Pacific Corp.

Grape Vine

Any word on the Palestine Car Shop? It's the last open car overhaul facility on the UP system. We are all wondering if there is life after they close her down. The court date is set for next February. Pls give any and all input. Inquiring minds... — read more 

UPS contract at risk

Well good job Fritz and Vena! UPS had a meeting with Union Pacific saying that we are at risk of losing their business. That is our biggest customer. When is Fritz and Vena gonna be put out on their asses so we can get back to business instead of... — read more 

Going back soon?

There is alot of guys between you it's tough to say if they will get back to you. Even when jenks reopens it's tough to say the 78 machinist will even get called back, even the electricians will be tough if they call them all back. They will open... — read more 

North Little Rock Jenks Shop.

Anyone heard anything good about our shop? Please try to be as honest as you can . Sure do miss working with the ole crew at service track. I've been furloughed one year June 16 2019 for me. And having trouble finding anything that comes close to... — read more 

Over 80 managers let go.

CSX just pushed out 86 managers. This company is going down the way side. What the heck we goina do? Oops! Wrong post. This is UP! Sorry fellas. I'll go to CSX and vent there. I guess all the railroads are the same–THEY S—! — read more 

North Platte

Since we are working lots overtime again in North Platte. Do you guys think its safe to buy a house now. I would think they will not be laying off anymore since we are needed. Whatever happened to shop being screened for layoffs. Sorry but dont see... — read more 

Quit

I wish you guys that hate it so much would quit. I love it there but I’m stuck at home laid off. I miss you UP. Hopefully I get called back soon!

Rail news

I thought it was a great news column that said a railroad actually helped a lot of people by delivering food, helping families out hit with covid-19, and making sure their employees were ok financially during the pandemic. Just when I was proud of UP... — read more 

No Excuses, No Mercey

The fighting and bickering between Management and Agreement is starting to wear itself thin. Even the animosity between crafts is getting old. Enough is enough. We all habe a job to do, working towards the same goal, yes some are paid more than... — read more 

The curse of Jenks

Jenks shut down for the month of july. How you like them apples old jinx head

Enough is Enough

I stand today before all of you and pledge that I will no longer let myself be part of the toxic atmosphere of U.P. Im making a change. Im going to treat others with respect even if its not reciprocated. I will stay positive, give 100 percent... — read more 

Cameron S. Was just hired by Omnitrax.

Talk about a fall from grace! How embarrassing for him! One would think he would have been let go with a pile of cash therefore never needing to work again. He probably used to make fun of people that worked at short lines. I noticed all the rejects... — read more 

Just wondering when enough is enough?

Well we ended up with a huge derailment that caught fire just a day ago in Wyoming, two weeks ago there was a derailment in Little Rock Arkansas, three weeks ago there was a derailment in North Portland, and in April they had a derailment in... — read more 

Value, Integrity, Pride

Does this exist anymore at Union Pacific? Whens the last time anyone mentioned how they were a 4th generation Railroader and it was actually something to brag about? When did Sub One turn into sub par job performance? Courage to Care? Theres not a... — read more 

Rock Springs TX derailment

Congrats to Fritz and Vena. PSR is going great. Nothing like piling up 60 cars next to the Highway. I'm sure the BLEVE will be making the rounds on the evening news. Good thing we don't need to maintain track anymore

And boom just like that time to call ot in north platte.

The whole undertime didnt last long for the golden child diesel shop. Dont worry I'm sure the union is on it to get all the people furloughed back to work. Sure was nice we could do our part for the overlord company and they will repay us in turn

Heres an idea

Instead of all the Carmen striking and refusing to work, why not strike in a different way and give 100 percent at your job? What are you going to get fired? How exactly would the company explain that? How could your Union excuse that? I challenge... — read more 

West Colton update

All employees in West Colton will have their backgrounds checked again. Company starting new process to check all employees in UP for felonies and misdemeanors.

The ramp does not need the amount of managers it has

Basically 3 per shift plus a senior manager and a director. Hell Sam's clubs is way bigger and employes way more than the ramp and has way less white hats running around. That shop only needs one manager per shift and a shop foreman for each shift... — read more 

27 Carmen just walked off property West Colton

Breaking News! 27 Carmen walked off property today in West Colton. Seems like the FRA and NTSB had been investigating there inspection practices and repair billing and found 48 different violations including fraudulent billing and air slips. So... — read more 

Divide and Conquer

As long as we are attacking each other and ALL of the carriers are united we are doomed.

Jenks.

Lights camera action for Jenks on July 1??

A wise man once said......

If you want to make a successful career out of the Railroad here are a few tips Keep your head down and mouth shut, but keep your pockets open. Accept the fact that yeah, your going to be treated like a number, but when you were born you were... — read more 

Council Bluffs Make Whole GREED

This location is a joke! Lots of people furloughed while the xtra boards are completely out of men. The pool turn guys will take make wholes and help the company out no matter what. No wonder our location is such a joke. Company denies claims and... — read more 

Omaha media just loves lance

Whether it’s Omaha World Herald or KETV, for some reason, Lance can do no wrong. They love him. Keep up the good work Lance. Omaha would be nothing without your amazing leadership and what amazing examples how you run your company... — read more 

UP Stock

Stock up 7 bucks , I would say Lance is doing one hell of a job!!

Protest

Now would be a good time to protest this company we work for. No matter what goes on in the country we still show up for work and do our job, and they just keep sh–ting on us at every turn.

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