https://www.progressiverailroading.com/labor/news/Union-Pacific-rail-car-donated-for-student-training–58486 Getting the new recruits ready!

North yard is in complete melt down mode.

Or is it really just another way to get rid of the employees?

UPRR cancelled a major project in Clinton, Iowa. UP was planning on building a new bridge over the Mississippi River here to replace the 102 year old swing span bridge currently here on the main line from Chicago to Omaha and beyond. The old bridge... — read more 

I keep hearing all these cuts to management that’s supposed to happen ,everybody knows dead wood is always in the top of the tree. let’s get this show on the road!

Their strategy is to apply small cuts frequently and to spread them throughout the system. By making the cuts in that way it avoids potentially bad public relations, and it allows them to make the cuts in a more targeted way to meet... — read more 

I really can’t tell. Layoffs are happening at various locations, furloughs as well, various types of employees affected, various pay grades…..Does anyone have any idea what methods and what logic do they use to decide what employees are going to be... — read more 

Leaks from senior management team is UP is getting ready for two more rounds of layoffs to stay align with their fiscal goals for end of fiscal year.

Some people keep asking questions such as: "Is there life after UP?" "What's is like on the outside?" etc.... Yes, there is life after/outside of UP. It's called everything that isn't UP. UP employees (agreement and non-agreement)... — read more 

All layoffs are complete. UP will start moving on and trying to motivate those that are left. As time goes on, furloughed employees will be called back as needed. No worries.

Has anyone else read the news? The CN purchased a little over 200 miles of track from the CSX, that now links the CN to the New York area. At first I thought to myself it was no big deal. But then I started some research and found out some... — read more 

Shhhhhh...

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... — read more 

I was hoping to get some experiences from laid of UP folks, of course, if writing about it doesn’t put salt on their wounds. How was it in the process of finding a new job? How hard was that period? Did you stay in the railroad sector or have you... — read more 

Big wigs coming your way for some major changes. Little Rock and Houston be on the lookout. Let’s us know when they arrive and what they say.

UP is one of the few work places that rewards your good work ethic and loyalty by making you go backwards in your career. Thanks UP for demoting almost all of your workforce. You know how to treat your employees right.

Looks like mechanical department is done and they are after carman then transportation. Good luck men and women.

I have noticed it's been getting quiet. I'm glad! Hopefully you muthas make it I did not. I was from Proviso. Miss the people, the hell with the company!

Amended safety rule getting on off moving equipment is now legal , just like CSX . Expedite switching moves, etc, for yrs it was a illegal to get on off moving equipment, less tey required.

I’m sure some people managed to get new jobs in the business. I created this thread to get some experiences and get a closer view on how the job market in our business looks right now.

Has anyone heard if they may offer a voluntary exit for non-agreement as they did previously? I was not in a position to do so over a year ago when they came up, but I would certainly consider it now; hopefully it would save someone who doesn't have... — read more 

If prospective future employers see all the complaint from employees complaining about doing their job, being expected to be productive, to be safe and being expected to follow rules... they’ll see a UP employee come in for an interview, be nice and... — read more 

There has been a lot of rumbling among the upper echelons of this company. Word has finally come down, the layoffs are over, and we are now the model to which all yards shall follow. Congratulations to West Colton, your blood sweat and tears and... — read more 

A good read

Has anyone else noticed an increase in people being pulled from service on b.s. charges?

Don’t get me wrong, I know that getting to stay at this company is not exactly like winning the bingo, so I'm going to keep the champagne on ice even if layoffs stop at that point, but this is a job that pays the bills and I was hoping to get some... — read more 

Why do we have to learn about more people being let go every single day? Why not just have one big layoff round and be done with it? What, is it more fun to torture us like this? Make sure we are kept on our toes? Seriously, what could be an... — read more 

Stay strong brothers and sisters. Keep your nose to the grindstone. Brighter days are ahead.

Anybody?

Wish mid management and upper management were not so Spineless. Seems like they run blindly into the night with whatever they are told from the higher ups. They dont question anything. I dont think they try to save jobs whatsoever, at least they... — read more 

Get ready WC cause you aint seen nothin yet!!! Word has came down from high ranking officials and shareholders alike, big changes are coming, DO NOT believe whatever your managers are telling you!!! This is what is commonly refered to as the... — read more 

so i have been told hahaha oh boy!

Layoffs or furloughs? If anyone has any info, please post!!

55 more jobs will be gone in the next week or so.

https://nyti.ms/2NqGE7N Lance better get with the times. His 80s era shareholders first mantra is old news. Larry the Fink, from Black Rock, who decimates companies out of pure greed has even signed on as one who thinks companies should really... — read more 

https://www.foxnews.com/us/severe-thunderstorm-winds-kansas-100-rail-cars-trains-derail

North Platte Car calls for another meeting, we will see how many they cut this time. Rumor is 30-40.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2019/08/19/lobbying-group-powerful-ceos-is-rethinking-how-it-defines-corporations-purpose/