Can anyone think of why someone, somewhere, would leave (obviously) fake positive employee reviews on websites like Glassdoor and Indeed? They have titles like "serious ground transportation" and "great place to work" with four or five stars. Clearly... — read more 

We had a long thread on UP/CSX merger about 6 months ago. I wanted to reopen this discussion - want to see what people know or think now - the old thread is https://www.thelayoff.com/t/WuzB5HF or @WuzB5HF - Anyhow I am hearing rumors that UP is in... — read more 

Before Congress, FRA getting called out as corrupt and the railroads exposed for putting profits over safety... — read more 

I am an agreement job holder as well. I do not think I’m entitled to a job. What I think is when a company is doing very well as Union Pacific is there shouldn’t be this kind of laying off. While I think there are bad performing employees in all... — read more 

Called back 20 mach and 10 elec in np sunday. Cancelled it today...

https://www.cnbc.com/2019/06/19/glassdoor-top-10-us-ceos-2019.html Stay tuned till later in year when they release the bottom 10. BTW, the best buy ceo has a 97% approval rating on glassdoor which is higher than the general approval rating of the... — read more 

12 carman jobs were eliminated at the Proviso yard on June 20, 2019 as a result of precision railroading. The remaining 100 carman jobs were abolished and reposted on the bid board. More furloughs are not out of the question.

Your time is up. Get ready to bump into Denver or North Platte

Hearing another 40 craft people to be furloughed on top of the 30+ they just furloughed.

https://breaking911.com/breaking-train-carrying-ammo-grenades-and-bombs-derails-in-nevada/

I'm curious how others looking for new jobs have done out in the market. Did having UP in your resume help? How did you leverage skills learned while at UP? How long did it take to get an offer and start date? Should I give notice before I leave or... — read more 

Is it true they shut down Herrington today

We are #3 out of 16 https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/career/the-worst-companies-to-work-for/ss-AACNbiB

https://seekingalpha.com/article/4270625-union-pacific-serious-signs-turning-point

UP wants to furlough or drive us to quit because there are too many of us, but if we try to take a vacation day they act like the railroad will come to a grinding halt and the sky will fall if any of us lay off. Which is it? Do you love us and need... — read more 

This is dismal as Union Pacific is the only transportation company on the list!!! https://www.google.com/amp/s/247wallst.com/special-report/2019/06/12/the-worst-companies-to-work-for-4/amp/

I am an agreement employee but I realize that UP doesn’t owe me or anyone else a job. The agreements deal with working conditions not employment numbers. Anyone who has worked outside the railroad would tell you that there isn’t any company who is... — read more 

UP was a wolf in sheep's clothing. How can a company like UP continue to have record breaking profits, layoff as much as they have, get tax breaks for Veterans, destroy local economies, hire competitors' ex-executives, furlough some more at will, but... — read more 

Looks like they’re running 10k + trains and laid off a bunch of trainmen.

Of course, I’m being sarcastic. We all know very well that there will be no benefits. This question basically asks how long are they going to keep the lie going. The truth is that they started letting people go a long time ago and a lot of what their... — read more 

8 units brought back in service in LA

Any word on possible cuts to management in the southern region? Which departments would be cut? What if you're a manager with less than five years on the railroad?

Word in the street is contractors are taking over the car department in Kansas City. Is there any truth to this?

lets not bad mouth the machinist union.( I.A.M.) I paid in for 15 yrs, and got 2 tee shirts. that's true brotherhood. thanks.

it has been a long time since the railroad unions were powerful enough to do anything. over the years they made deals with the devil at the expense of the younger generations until they became virtually obsolete. most of the real protections you have... — read more 

Management just confirmed 50 more machinist 60 electrican 25 f&o's to be cut Nlr Jenks

I will be making more than I would working for UP. I do not want to undermine my union brothers, but they did not stand by me so I have no choice. Divide and conquer works.

Has anyone else noticed that employee survey questions are beginning to show up on this site more frequently? Is it possible that UP HR is monitoring this site and trying to poll employees here? BTW, UP CEO approval rating is down to 13% according to... — read more 

New CMO doesn’t believe in overhauls. “Why would I spend a million dollars to rebuild a locomotive when I can buy a brand new one for 3 million”. Straight from his mouth at the town hall meeting in NLR. Jenks shop is doomed.

Word around the crystal palace is they are reducing the number of managers from 5 to 2, and the ones there now may not be there for long.

I am confident most of the replies here will be negative, but I am curious to see if there are people who actually have something positive to say.

I can’t verify the rumor but I’ve been hearing it for couple weeks now. Can anyone speak to this?

I spent a day and a half in Omaha for the Mechanical staff meeting. We shot bow and arrows and threw a few axes but unfortunately no one died. Saw the AVP Locomotive and the General Director of the South Locomotive laugh and high five each other... — read more 

Expensive toys. The steam program and UP’s Olympian-sized business car fleet are two of Union Pacific’s gems. They are also costing it millions per year. You call this public relations; Hunter would call it money thrown into the wind. So is Union... — read more 

Yermo yard will be expanded next year to replace the West Colton hump. This has been the plan ever since PSR has been implemented. Great housing better schools. A win win for all employees

Has anyone cashed out their tier 2 after being laid off or is that even possible anyone know