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

Is your company ignoring the warnings and temporary instructions of not meeting in groups of 10 or more? Or is it so important for them to let us know the safety rule of the day in groups of 10 and more? They better get on board with actually... — read more 

Judge tossed UP’s objection out of court. What a shady company. https://www.reuters.com/article/usa-environment-lawsuit/d-c-circuit-rejects-union-pacific-challenge-to-dot-flammable-freight-data-disclosure-rule-idUSL1N2BB2A2

It was in the paper that a North Platte employee tested positive for coronavirus. It didn’t say what department the employee was though.

This federal law established an eight hour work day with overtime pay for railway workers. Congress had passed this law a year earlier to avoid a national strike. And UP has been crying ever since.

So if the stock keeps up this nose dive it will close below $100 by the end of the week. Just how low do you think it will go before they start punting the current upper management out of their cushy offices and take the keys to the private jets? And... — read more 

For the past few years UP has been borrowing money to buy back Stock to inflate executives portfolios. Rob Knight CFO just quit after inflating the stock price. The CEO is trying to keep employees calm by saying we have a billion in cash to pay... — read more 

I'll bet they are happy about buying back stock like crazy. They could have waited and got a bargain basement deal this week. Good job on that one!!!

Stock approaching zero in value everyday? If so I think you’re well on your way. Keep up the good work.

Since agreement employees don't get sick days and virus tests aren't available to us common folk, I'm using my fellow employees as my virus check by coughing in the face of every senior manager at my shop.

Latest rumor is on top of the layoffs that will happen due to the foreman becoming managers, there will be a 10% reduction in all crafts per Givens because the stock prices are down. Get ready men and women the nation is in a crisis and goods needs... — read more 

To all the humans that will read this from CEO, all executives, directors, managers, all crafts, and all union men. I wish everyone good health and i hope no one gets co-vid 19. We all make decisions In life, and i know alot of employees are upset... — read more 

Well well well look what is happening now the stock is still tanking and good ole jimbo just sunk I believe half a million a few weeks ago into the stock. Yes I realize once everything settles down with the coronavirus the stock might go back up but... — read more 

Drop it, hit it, dump it, split it Don't stop (Get it, get it) Put it on reverse just to back it up Let me put some Luda in it Show me what you workin wit I'll show you some of this bank roll Yea you a superstar there's just one thing I gotta... — read more 

Waiting for them to use Covid-19 as the reason to allow only one crew member on each train! Social distancing!