Well Palestine Texas just laid of 30 good ole boys, our Brothers. When does this madness stop? Whats really going on? Someone needs to get down to brass tacs and figure out how to stop this. Ask the hard questions, call your local chairman, call the... — read more 

Effective 04 28 2019 there will be Iam 10 Ibew 9 Ibbb 7 Ncfo 3 Smw 4 Layed off.Thanks Union Pathetic.

Heres something to ponder. If you really think about it, U.P is like the Mcdonalds of Railroads. You dont want to use them or admit that you do, but there cheap and all over the place. Or I guess you could liken them to Walmart. Sante Fe is more like... — read more 

With the company slashing at it's own throat, it would be wise to prepare yourself for the worst. Find ways to lower your monthly expenses. Take the difference and put in an emergency savings fund. See if there's extra sh-- you're paying for but... — read more 

Go to Texas web page.

Just wondering, except layoffs has anyone seen any other effect that the reorganizations are giving. Has anyone seen the announced positive effects of the changes, like longer trains, more effective operations, better organization...etc? I certainly... — read more 

30 guys called to a meeting and sent home at the beginning of their shift. It’s real, it hurts real people

We did not see it coming, they told us our shop was not going to be affected - 30 carman furloughed (laid-off) from Palestine Car Shop today.

Tell us they are going to furlough us then don’t come through with it. Oh that’s right standard Union Pacific, can never keep there word.

Should I use the severance they gave me and buy railroad stock? Sounds like the class ones are going to be giving to investors

I generally don't like rumors, but given that most of them that I read on this site turned out to be true, I’m just gonna go ahead and ask. Any info on what locations might be closing next or in the near future?

https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Fiery-Train-Derailment-Prompts-Evacuations-in-Fort-Worth-508992591.html

The managers at UP, especially the first line managers, don't know any more than the workforce about who is getting laid off and where. Also, the managers compensation is actually below average for the level of responsibility and time spent on the... — read more 

https://www.railwayage.com/freight/class-i/psr-short-term-gains-but-at-what-cost/?fbclid=IwAR37nE6hyuT6nqZQrIY2ZJfnXzIgdn36CmmFk6fz4m-RbAtn9ML_MvVa6sw

One of them has gotta go, now if we all put our heads together bet we can come up with the answer. Discuss

What are they doing here?

I have no knowledge about it but I’m just thinking out loud, If there isn’t any legal cap isn’t the furlough then just a handy instrument in the hands of the leadership to force a worker to look for another job and leave on his own, therefore... — read more 

https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/union-pacific-completes-first-of-3-psr-transition-stages/553142/ Sounds like they plan to cut more humps. Also sounds like 61% is Fritz goal. Then I bet he takes his money and runs

Judging by the number of UP employees who are looking for other jobs the railroad may not even have a workforce to layoff in the next round. I know because I'm getting the resumes sent to me. I got got five last week alone. I gather the IT and... — read more 

The executives will be paying a visit to West Colton April 26th, a Friday. Most layoffs, terminations are done on a Friday, that is a fact, look it up. Now the 26th is obviously the day after payday, another way to lessen the blow. Ok but heres the... — read more 

Greenbrier said the deal will “diversify” its manufacturing presence in North America by enabling the company to provide its North American customers, which include the Class I railroads and shortlines, shippers and railcar lessors, with... — read more 

In January, just four months after beginning the transition to PSR, executives described conversations with customers as difficult as overall inventory dropped and service changed. Vena said there is more where that came from as the railroad seeks to... — read more 

I don't wake up in the morning, and say, I'm going to shut down another hump yard. If they can save on the touch points, if it speeds up the railcars and if it makes sense that it's a cheaper model to shut down the hump yards," said Vena, who added... — read more 

They need to get their heads out of UP's A-- and do their jobs. Such a joke!! I wonder which one will assume the blame when the trains start derailing left and right. It is already starting. No inspections due to no inspectors. No bad orders, just... — read more 

End of May something is going down.

Is it really going to help those who are left? Our pay vs. pay a contractor is what it comes down to.

I work in IT, my team was cut to the bone, and we are working to the border of humanly possible, so I figured it would be impossible to cut more workers, unless of course, they plan to outsource the whole damn thing. On the other hand , there is that... — read more 

Layoffs have completely destroyed this company in ways that I'm betting management didn't even foresee. Morale is so low nowadays, that even the top performers have stopped going above and beyond - they just go through the motions until it's time to... — read more 

MAPS, furloughs, PR, medical disqualification, d--k head managers, jealous co-workers, etc. there are a thousand land mines keeping you from getting your 20-30 years in. It is a roll of the dice, and it takes just one event to ruin your life long... — read more 

An outsider here, but my brother is an UP employee that got furloughed last month. He is feeling really stressed out as I imagine other folks that go the same treatment feel as well. Is there a legal deadline to which a person can be in tha status... — read more 

If the income is $5b a quarter an OR is 63%, then it cost $3.15b to operate that quarter. Leaving 1.85b profit. Keep 500m and distribute 1.35b to shareholders. It would take 50m to lower it one percent. Correct?

Anyone notice that operating ratio is only at 63%.....? The loss of the people gone plus the hiring of Vena.....there is still 8% more to go to reach the 55% operating ratio....

Everyone should read the transcripts 1st qtr earnings call if you quick read through Vena etc you will see this is just the beginning enclosed are a few excerpts Add one important 1st Qtr ? Vena Opportunity train schedule ability to start less trains... — read more 

I haven’t seen any. Sure there are layoffs, but in these numbers and in such an organized and planned manner… no company is doing that. On the contrary, a lot of them are hiring. Is it possible that the UP leadership thinks they are the only ones... — read more 

For those of you here that think contracting out mechanical work is the answer ....Csx just sc-aped that idea... — read more 

http://trn.trains.com/news/news-wire/2019/04/18-up-halts-work-on-new-hump-yard-will-idle-two-others?fbclid=IwAR2Hr0YpZgcFOL20K_hfIsmfsI5SCr-nX7fBdOr66t-FpIweFL57i_QTIIQ