9 Million more jobless claims in the past two weeks. That makes UP layoffs .0004% of that. Time to celebrate how fortunate those of us that are working are.

I've been hearing there will be layoffs here next month. Jim Vena has been here this evening walking around the shop.

If nothing else do it on the limo drivers. We had one the other night coughing so hard we thought he was going to choke.

https://seekingalpha.com/news/3556779-union-pacific-says-uncertainty-is-on-track Does the dispatcher know about this?

I read on a facebook trend someone saying they would close Bailey Yard. There is no possible way they would shut that down. We have best numbers in system and very busy working lots OT. Largest yard in system. No UP without NP.

Conductor was charged a higher amount to lay-off during the week than normal. When asked why he was told it was a pandemic. So if you get sick you’re penalized even more points during a pandemic under the new system?

We have no protection other than a bottle of bleach and a wash cloth. No social distancing. Very secretive with the cases of who gets the virus at work. Not notifying other people who may have been around them. People are dying of this thing left... — read more 

Then they’ll announce they’re foregoing any pay for themselves this year, not doing any stock buybacks and not paying any dividends all so they can help the company and avoid layoffs. They’re going to temporarily lift any attendance investigations... — read more 

Room quarantined at the hotel in Yuma...employee transported via ambulance. Company DID NOT inform his coworker on that trip or the crews that used the same locomotive at subsequent crew change points... Typical carrier response...hide hide... — read more 

Will U.P. take advantage of this with temporary layoffs?

Will this virus keep us from getting forloughed when some foreman come back to floor since they didnt make it to manager status. How many foreman actually coming back to floor hopefully not many. Doesnt this take effect april 1st

not to mention not having group meetings. what a bunch of id–ts. bunch of managers slobbing all over each other and getting the corona.

Why are we not making all employees enter our facilities through one gate and have our Nurse/Nurses check everyone's temp before allowing entrance? Not only are hospital's doing this, MANY other companies are doing it. Especially at a facility as... — read more 

https://www.austin360.com/business/20200326/texas-roadhouse-ceo-gives-up-salary-to-pay-employees-during-coronavirus-pandemic

but it's dropped again. Now at 7%.

Back then they passed a tax cut and companies like UP with record profits used the extra money for stock buybacks and laid off their employees. This recent bailout for big business specifies any company getting aid won’t do buybacks while on... — read more 

The consequences of their plan will eventually be apparent.

Since when do we ship coal west through nebraska? Loaded coal bucket going west through maxwell.

So there was an issue the other day with a Sweetwater crew that handed a train off to the outbound. The inbound crew member was sweating, dry cough and had a fever. He neglected to tell anyone of how he got this, which was not by chance. I guess... — read more 

With Intermodal and Autos $hitting the bed, Energy headed into the tank, Industrial slowing at a more aggressive pace and Ag harvest too far away...we are now looking for every orifice or short line who can handle storing an undetermined amount of... — read more 

There are so many people on here who are so negative. It is getting old. Instead of talking about headquarters, hdc, subsidiaries, and field staff along with getting rid of all non-essential staff (whom some think they are), think about what some of... — read more 

What’s the matter? They don’t want the coronavirus like the rest of us? Sheltering at home? Also no visits from HR wanting to know why everyone is quitting. Where u at HR? Where u at Vena? Come on we’re a UP family.

Unified Plan 2020 and PSR all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Was their conclusion just come to work as usual and get infected and infect everyone else? Just wondering. Been 3 weeks and didn’t hear their findings. I knew we had the best minds working on it.

If I get infected at work with COVID-19 can I claim Workers Comp? If yes, I think UP will be in big rouble a– will get infected without protection.

Can we make March 25th a federal holiday? Call it “Railroaders Day”. In this great time of need, remind your friends, family, neighbors, loved ones etc to thank a railroader for their service to the country. As Rr’s be proud of what you do. So... — read more 

Most previous cuts were based upon a target #, but coming quickly is a broader and larger-scale force reduction to remove all but roles deemed essential to fundamental railroading. This includes much deeper cuts into marketing, sales, training... — read more 

To the people that are working during these crazy virus strickin times, it may be uncomfortable and look silly but wear your respirator at all times.

so The UP puts out letters to make sure we can get to work. They tell us we are crucial and needed to ensure country get healthcare items. Put out a video to show what good shape the company is in and it doesn’t need a bailout. I see other companies... — read more 

But you will be rewarded for your hard work and sacrifice. With some free hot dogs 🌭. And some reflective gloves.

Then wait 3 months to abolish them. Just a nice way to trim the fat. Guaranteed.

Stock buy backs=bad idea. UP is crumbling as we know it. Walk the plank or jump ship.

Those of us being told to report to work but those with the same job title working from home in Omaha ??? Same level , same title , same job discription .. feels like we are being singled out ... the company probably won’t think to give us all hazard... — read more 

https://www.omaha.com/money/businesses-deal-with-social-distancing-union-pacific-closes-building-to/article_5b6c6943-8479-54d9-854f-7c5a9ffa50ca.html