I thought Cheyenne had the best numbers on the system? They were going to double their staff because Denver was closing.... hahaha. Losers lost half. LMFAO
The Layoffs arent over yet
Well its been a rough few months for U.P and the changes that have been made with PSR. There are alot more changes and layoffs to come still, most should know that and the rest of you are still in denial and postin up in your courage to care shirts... — read more
Cameras
Cameras are now being used for Coaching and discipline reasons. Watch your back men. These id–t's have nothing better else to do than watch you from the comfort of the a–holes homes now. It's time to tighten the reigns and drag our feet. Let the... — read more
North Platte rail days!
Dont forget tomorrow is the start of North Platte raildays! It's going to be a blast this year.
Please don’t be that person!
Now that I have found a new career for a great company, let me help you. I’ll start by giving you a tip. If you apply online for a job, be sure to attach a resume, use spell check, and for the love of god, do not LIE! If you are asked why you are... — read more
Cheyenne cut in half
Cheyenne mechanical forces cut in half today, will become a run through yard by years end.
Proviso please furlough me already!!!
Everyone hates coming to work with this gloomy cloud over our heads every single day. Asking if anybody heard anything. Just furlough us and lose the experience and talent. BNSF IS WHERE TO GO!!
why don't more managers take stress leave before quitting?
with the schedules they have them working I think most of them would qualify for it.
Funny
Anyone else think it is funny that the co-chair for BluePrint Nebraska is Lance Fritz. https://www.ketv.com/article/blueprint-nebraska-report-state-struggles-with-attracting-retaining-young-talent/28557408
In case somebody is wondering why UP is laying off people when it doesn't have to
Here is your answer: "Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) announced that its Board of Directors today voted to increase the quarterly dividend on the Company's common shares by 10 percent to 97 cents per... — read more
Roseville ca
Can someone please tell me what's going on in roseville ca. Why is there so many people going out!!!!
Get out now!!!!
Take this however you want but there are whistle blowers and rumors and hearings on capital hill about the FRA being paid off and the dangers that follow. Ok so let’s think for a minute that all of this is true? When a major derailment happens... — read more
https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/rail-service-low-shippers-PSR/559619/?fbclid=IwAR0H_-comr_U-8y1EWvGisFUhSRonfnJqOeYiEtPxWKnepjiFkClCD9-3tM
Who needs customers anyways!!
Furlough
Who's getting hit with furloughs , post location , craft and numbers.
PSR paying dividends
https://www.kmbc.com/article/70-car-derailment-creates-a-mess-near-mercer-missouri-union-pacific-railroad/28509651
UP metra is next
Demoted the superintendent to bring in a psr superintendent from Omaha. Let’s see how they do on the passenger side of things
Nlr
Well man power meeting is today, lets see if the ramp director continues to lie or not . For the past few weeks he continues to tell folks that layoffs are over with for nlr area so lets see what happens after this man power meeting .
The saga continues
PSR 2020 has only just begun. Mr Vena has merely gotten his beak wet with this round of cuts. Now is the time where shareholders and executives alike will be getting down to brass tacs and the real cuts begin. Make no mistake, all crafts and... — read more
PTSD from years of UP Work
I worked on the Western Region for many years starting as an OMT and holding a few other positions. I’ve moved from UP, to a different industry, but still find myself waking up at night with fears about managing the rail yard and responding to... — read more
Bad news for Cheyenne.
By years end, Cheyenne will be a run through yard only. Per the Denver munchkins.
Roseville Car
Your director/manager are lying to you. The cuts will be double what they are telling you maybe more. They are just trying to keep people there until they can get the cars out so they can make them self look good trying to save their own jobs.
COMMERCE RUNNING REPAIR DONE
There is a rumor going around that Commerce running repair will be done in the fall and all the jobs will be directed toward Dolores Shop in Carson therefor pushing out the bottom of the rosters for sure. Apparently this is what Omaha VP and CMO... — read more
More layoffs to come
From the CEO during the town hall meeting. More layoffs for TE&Y, Engineering, and Mechanical Department. Its hard to do but its best for the company aka share holders. Forget the employees. They have done nothing for the employees during this whole... — read more
Company Family Day!
Hey everyone we all should show up and see if we’re still family! Wonder if we would be escorted off property again?
More layoffs coming to proviso
Got word big cuts coming first week of August.
Family day
I dont think I have it in me to attend family day. With all our brothers and sisters laid off...complete yards vacated. I'm just all out of fake smiles and handshakes for our leaders. They can keep their hot dogs!
Accrued Vacation
Anyone know if you leave voluntarily, if you get paid out for your accrued vacation for the following year?
Where have they cut the most?
I would really like to know what parts of the company have been hit the hardest with layoffs this year and what parts could be most impacted by layoffs in the remaining part of 2019. Any idea? Any predictions?
Are the cuts over? Or have they just begun?
Does anyone have any concrete information on this subject? It feels like this company is stuck in limbo and everyone is just rolling with the punches. I have noticed alot of attitude changes towards different crafts and employees, more of a positive... — read more
What happened to the KCSU Super?
And is it true Armourdale is closing?
Word of Advice
If you’re posting on this site just remember the IP address is easily tracked back to the user. If you’re using a company device watch your back. If you see someone approaching with a shoe box you better think quick because the next move is to clean... — read more
Agreement employees are screwed
After listening to our executives brag about how they have reduced the workforce by 8% so far this year and that they want to be at 10%- the writing is on the wall. Here’s the kicker though, everyone asking questions pushed them to do more and... — read more
Using someone else’s logic
Using another poster’s logic from yesterday saying psr is a failure as evidenced by the stock drop, today’s big rise shows it to be a successful plan. The q2 4% increase in profits due to an operating ratio hovering around 60, is a positive sign... — read more
Second Quarter
The company just posted the best operating ratio ever. 59.6% for the second quarter. Thoughts
Earnings
6% operating ratio for q2.
KUTV 2News Train company cuts are dangerous, employees tell Get Gephardt 1 day ago
Ok, im gonna stop you right there. Your probrably right now thinking to yourself that your voice is finally being heard and UP is being exposed to the public and your Union is finally stepping up. Well your dead wrong. All you Carman know dam well... — read more
Overtime question?
What does everyone think about people in Mechanical department volunteering to work overtime versus being forced?
Roseville car dep
It will be sad to go when my number is called. I have sacrificed a lot for this company. It's sad that some college kid who punches numbers and hides injuries from the FEDS to get his bonus on the hard work of others gets to stay.