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/

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.