What are your thoughts?

Mr. Lance Fritz, I hope that wherever you are has clean windows. If they're not clean, then you should probably get them cleaned by a willing staff member. Oh wait, they were probably furloughed. Do what you can to get those windows cleaned, so you... — read more 

Get some managers who treat people like people. Yelling, cussing, etc doesn't promote work.

Heads up shoe changers.... You will soon have your jobs abolished. No more apprentices to bump out of other locations.

Big cuts coming. More than the last time around. Productivity is the lowest on the entire system. Pick up the pace car dept.

Hey everyone, just want to let you know that there is life outside of UP. I was once a manager there and I was walked off the property about 8 months ago, and it was the best thing to happen to me. Trust me, im livin la vida loco right now. I have... — read more 

Everyone is getting laid off. Scab Shops are taking over all locations. I heard this from the laborer on night shift. So you better get your resume's in order and start applying to contract shops. Yea, it's $5.00/less, but at least you'll have beer... — read more 

I've been tracking the number of people in the UP phone book listed under Lance. It's not perfectly accurate, but changes daily. On Jan 16, we had 45,464, today we have 42,373. We've lost 3092 workers this year alone. Record profits and a $6 billion... — read more 

Does anyone know how the insurance works after you're fired from UP? I heard i could keep paying for it but, then I heard it'll eventually be dropped. Just seeing if anyone TRULY knows the rules.

Complete realignment of jobs in Roseville and traffic is down %50. A 30% reduction in jobs is just the beginning. After nearly twenty years in the industry I am beginning the unimaginable task of finding a new company to be a part of.

If you own any company stock I would sell. Big crash coming and up isn’t ready. We have gone from 11 billion in debt in 2013 to 29 billion in 2019. The smart companies are squirreling away money in case of recession. Up is borrowing more to... — read more 

Gutless and spineless is all I have to say. Only thing he is good at managing is s—ing on his vape all day....

I truly feel for everyone single person that is being affected by this PSR b—s—. But to be honest I quit UP 6 months ago as a Foreman, left the railroad industry entirely and have not looked back since! No coachings, no maps, no being bumped... — read more 

Are the only layoffs happening mostly in mechanical and car dept? It seems that most job cuts are in these two areas. None of the clerical dept jobs aka drivers and material handlers have been cut off? Surprised they haven’t used contractors for... — read more 

Precision railroading has made its way to Dupo, somewhere between 10 & 15 carman and apprentices in the last few weeks.

All the apprentices from the cal ave commuter ops location just lost there jobs to all the journeyman from proviso

So many are scared of losing their job with Union Pacific because what they do here is the only thing they know how to do. And considering the state of our entire industry, finding a new job with that set of skills is unlikely. Instead of being... — read more 

What needs to happen is our Unions need to address Congress about our retirement. It’s No Longer that good. Offer 20yr retirements @ 2.5% times years of Service of your top 60 months at age 50! Then make full retirement Age 65 with 30 or... — read more 

I’ll start. Port A John Cleaner. Telemarketer. Kmart associate. Parking Lot attendant. Bail bondsman. Door to door salesman. Anybody else?

Safety First use to be their motto. It was even printed on their pens and pencils. But now it seems they could care less about the employees safety the way they work ya to death without a rest between trains. This isn't a desk job that could be done... — read more 

https://www.mhlnews.com/transportation-distribution/congress-focuses-rail-service-crisis?fbclid=IwAR3xOrzL6SU8MatKfn39hFAS4Sm0qiUjJl-ZBaJuzaEw8z7moMmmjNR_jY0

losing points like an amateur in a c-sino. yes we know they don't care. but it is funny, and should be embarrassing for UP if they had any shame. the HR recruiter position at UP has to be less desirable than pouring concrete in the middle of the... — read more 

TCI positions are being eliminated throughout the South. Management new slogan is “50%” burn rate for mechanical. What they aren’t telling everyone is the real number is “70%”. That means more Carmen to be furloughed.

My brothers and sisters. I want to give all you a great big hug and salute. From Colton to North Platte to Proviso. Keep fighting and keep hope for our unions. All we need is a little bit of balls and they’re going to wake a sleeping giant. Let them... — read more 

Seems like the furloughs have calmed down. Is this the calm before the storm?

I’m sure BNSF will be hiring soon. My neighbor is an employee and told me they can’t hardly keep up with the demand since the PSR railroads started running off customers. This whole PSR thing is going to backfire big time!

Set to take over the southern route on the mid America service unit. Pine bluff will be back in business. North Little Rock will suffer greatly.

Cut 51 carman today

You'll hear all about Big Boy, PSR, and increased profits. Somehow, the spate of derailments and hollowing out of the company seems hidden from the media. Here is another one...the bridge might have... — read more 

I've been stuck here for months always thinking if I leave, I'd be doing them a favor. Better wait it out, for severance. Well, I'm done waiting. I realized it's not worth it. If I leave now, I get to avoid stress, improve my self esteem, and most... — read more 

Might as well tear up all the sidings. Invest in some new boots everyone.