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Foreman Updates!
Post how many Foreman have been pulled out of service and locations. Been hearing in the past few weeks that Foreman are being pulled out.
Corporate HQ Relocating
I am hearing rumors that the Corporate HQ is relocating... Any truth in this?
Kansas city
Well Neff yard is completely closing. As of monday. Hundreds of people losing jobs because of this. I don't understand how they see this as profitable or even logical. Been nice working with you all.
Oct 22, 2019 Emergency Board Meeting
Board meeting October 22, 2019 The board will vote on a 5 million bonus for Lance Fritz. Board members believe since company is bottomed out the only way to go is upward with his keen approach to leadership. This company is sad. He has no respect... — read more
So how profitible are various trains?
I've heard that intermodal is the least profitable. How much does UP charge to take a grain train half way across the country?
UP is eating it on Indeed too
With the 11% (and dropping) CEO approval rating and only 21% of employees willing to recommend working at UP on Glassdoor, Indeed held out some hope for UP with slightly higher approval ratings. Now, even their Indeed rating is starting to tank... — read more
Even if they stop PSR it won't repair the damage that they've done
Here's a thought experiment for everyone: imagine that the executive team came out first thing tomorrow morning, apologized for the negative effects of PSR and stopped it, pledged their dedication to a new and dynamic culture of safety, and then... — read more
The Blueprint Nebraska thing is going nowhere
They are competing to recruit the best and brightest with places like New York, Boston, and Silicon Valley. The companies based in all of those places offer excellent benefits and compensation, modern and inclusive company culture, and a very good... — read more
west Colton
So how's the strike going ???
100% of executives being cut
Apparently there are several executives with degrees from diploma mills that haven’t been fired yet. Word at the last board meeting is they are trying to cut the rest that they haven’t sent packing already. Bad news is they didn’t realize just how... — read more
40% to 50% Conductor cut goal
Per Omaha their goal is to cut TE&Y by 40% to 50%. 1 man crew combined with Eng/Con yard jobs, longer trains, less trains, combined trains, longer road runs etc., are just a few goal implementing techniques. Get your resumes boys and girls.
UP rated worst company in America. UP trolls are enraged
I’ve noticed an increase in spam and/or troll posts since UP was in news for s—ing harder than anyone else. Looks like the foamers and upper management are upset. Probably busy posting more fake reviews on Glassdoor too trying to get that... — read more
Effects of voluntary attrition (also known as quitting)
Does anyone have any perspective on this? There's a lot of discussion on this site about employees who were furloughed or who took severance packages, but what about those who just quit and moved on? Are more people quitting? What's the mood like at... — read more
Next week!
Some big news is coming down next week from HQ. Anyone heard anything?
Word of advice
I know it can be difficult to make it through the day at UP. Its hard to show up to a place that has made it perfectly clear the dont care about there employees, so with that being said I have a process of how you can make it through the day and... — read more
Conductors, get your degrees and build your resumes
UPOnline article says the railroads are suing SMART to put crew sizing in the next contract negotiations. So, y’all got about 3 years to be employable in a different industry.
And for what?
I think Charlie Moorcraft said it best, Im sure most of you remember him, he is a motavational speaker, he was burned over 90 percent of his body by cutting corners for an oil company. His tagline was, "and for what" I wonder what he would think... — read more
Interesting
https://www.ky3.com/content/news/Lawsuit-Nations-biggest-railway-companies-fixed-prices-561997311.html?fbclid=IwAR1c6Kq13_ILw9EoUltPFqwbwVcIFsgof8umvtsMQ78yewKYAK5s23-848U
Leasing HDQ
It appears as though the cuts have left several floors at HDQ empty. Therefore our fearless leadership has decided to try and lease a floor or two at HDQ to outside companies...are we really in that bad of shape or are the execs that money hungry? ... — read more
Layoffs are done
Layoffs are done and have been for quite some time now.
Applied with Union Pacific in a cattle call at a Hilton Hotel about 15 years ago.
I was the only one in the room offered a job; $52k a year to start. HOWEVER, if they need you to come in on a day or night off, you have to be there in 45 minutes, or explain to the next person on the list why you couldn't. Also you may... — read more
Erosion of Trust
Leadership is the most fundamental element of any endeavor that requires the application of a broad range of skills from various individuals. The most fundamental element of leadership is the trust placed in the leaders by those who are led. When... — read more
THE SAFTEY STAND DOWN
Candid discussion on how to make work place safer??.... Well i think we are having so many fatalities and incidents due to the fact of not knowing if we will be employed tomorrow. UP is using this tactic to scare employees saying if you are not... — read more
When will this house of cards fall down?
Layoffs left and right, furloughs, people working on the verge of their possibilities, not to mention on the verge of the minimum of safety. Just keep wondering when this whole company is going to tumble down?
Job cuts
This morning supply chain cut all the UP agreement operators and are bringing in contractors. They offered some of the guys jobs with the contracting company for much less pay. What a slap in the face. It is 100% non agreement now.
We’re #1....
https://moneyinc.com/worst-companies-to-work-for/
KC Kuts?
Anyone sent home in KC today? Were the Special Agents there as one poster claimed they heard would be? Let's start debunking all these ridiculous tantrums being thrown buy the "mistreated" furloughed managers of years past. Move along to another... — read more
More layoffs caused by greed with union Pacific
Cutting more jobs almost every day. Precision railroading is all about running company in the ground for rich to get richer and laying off thousands to do it. System will not work it's a short term massive stock market gain. Then sell out and... — read more
Blocked IP
I want to report some shenanigans with this site. My IP address was absolutely blocked. Lately, I have been trying to comment, and nothing showed up. Thereon, my Wi-Fi was turned off. Subsequently using data. Then it worked. Again, tried with my... — read more
This is horrific.
Union Pacific having to many crossing accidents with trains, lives being destroyed, massive job layoffs, yet the stock keeps rising. Lawsuits galore yet its business as usual. I cannot understand this company at all. Lean Six Sigma, is the new... — read more
NLR
Oct 8th there is talk of a huge announcement right after family day. Local chairman says it's not good but would not go into detsils of what's coming bug that it's going to effect alot of people and it isn't good Just a heads up. Possible Jenks... — read more
Time has slowed down at UP
These past six months have been so stressful that they feel more like six years. I don't remember ever feeling as beat up after every workweek as I am these days. The worst part is it seems like things will get much worse before they get any... — read more
Executives who read our statements. Cut jobs at locations with overstaffed managers and foreman.
Look at the numbers Lance and Jim. Do the employee to manager ratio formula. That's another way to save money.
KC Neff yard
Special Agents told to be in KC on Monday morning. Some announcement. Rumors about closing the hump. Anyone else hearing this?