Hey, I noticed Lance has an 18% approval rating as CEO on Glassdoor. Do you really think 18% of people think he’s doing a good job or did he fill out that many reviews on himself? Either way, by my count 82% of people think he is abysmal. I haven’t... — read more 

https://www.eastoregonian.com/news/local/union-pacific-layoffs-at-hinkle-yard-in-hermiston-draw-safety/article_3e56eb10-5197-11e9-93ad-07e07fbe8a36.html

How long did it take CSX to call back furloughed mechanical workers?

Is anybody feeling the intense pressure from their manager after the layoffs. We’re pressured to get things done in the same, or even at times shorter deadlines, with a significantly reduced headcount. I’m a guy who is used to working under pressure... — read more 

Thought I'd share an optimistic note for folks struggling through the Union Pacific mismanagement debacle. As an IT executive for another Omaha area corporation, I've been in panel interviews with several former UP technology professionals as... — read more 

Going to work on a daily basis wondering if we have a job. Let alone PSR "work more with less." A disaster in someone getting hurt or killed constantly worrying.. watching us with binoculars, FTXing, trying to find "reasons" to thin out the... — read more 

How long did UP sign him up for? I heard one year.

Remember how all the ceos used to go undercover and at the end act all surprised and disappointed that managers weren’t treating employees with respect? If Lance was on he’d get p-ss-d at the managers for taking off days and for not firing more... — read more 

Furloughs were always present in this industry and It’s within the rights of the company to perform them. However, I suspect that UP is using furloughs as an instrument to get people to quit on their own, or forcing them to find other jobs so the... — read more 

What a great business model.......stock going down, morale in the c-apper, no add ons, customers mad, .....and dwell skyrocketting!!!! Way to be leaders!!! Any thoughts????

https://www.progressiverailroading.com/union_pacific/article/Its-taking-a-team-effort-for-Union-Pacific-to-roll-out-its-version-of-PSR--56940

Every time they post a "progress report" for Unified Plan 2020 on MyUP, the stats are worse than last year, and nowhere near the goals of 2019. Surely the powers that be are smart enough to understand that yes, they are running the company into the... — read more 

Anyone know what’s on the chopping block after Fritz and Vena left Kansas City today? I’m sure they’ve made some decisions of what’s next to be cut?

I once thought it was okay to go the extra mile because that is who I am. After all these years working in an environment such as UP, watching lazy people getting paid to do nothing, I still held onto that idea that I should fix what I saw or replace... — read more 

https://www.kbtx.com/content/news/Union-Pacific-scales-back-work-on-new-train-yard-in-Mumford-507750731.html

Apr 15 Pine Bluff auction Apr 16 NLR auction http://www.adamsauctions.com/ Not sure why UP isn't using Blackmon to auction this time.

I cannot wait to see this ole timey choo choo in action. Best part about it is that im out of a job so i have plenty of time to go see it. I might even follow it around its tour, like a locomotive groupie. God Bless you Big Boy, i love you!!!!!!

I’ve noticed on several places on this board, when people asked how is the company planning to produce better results with a lesser headcount and less locomotives in operation, some folks replied that they see better efficiency in longer trains and... — read more 

Our department was told that they will meet the 30% with attrition this year. That logically tells me we are done. Is somebody lying to all of us? And if they are, why would I stick around with people who can’t be trusted? What game is this exactly?... — read more 

I heard today that the start times are changing. 8-4, 4-12, 12-8 can anyone confirm this.

It’s been quiet in our area. (IT)I believe we have met what Vena wants. Layoffs are done for us right? How come noone is saying anything or happy about that?

I don’t agree with it but I can understand the logic of layoffs and what they want to do with the company with a lesser workforce. What I can’t understand is why, other than a few scapegoats, the managerial structure wasn’t really touched the... — read more 

I work for B.N. Just heard Vena will be at the B.N. yard in Denver then B.N. and group will visit 2 other sites. 36 street up yard and North yard Denver. I think we maybe taking over all off Denver and moffit in exchange for other site.

I have been told by several different higher up with Uncle Pete that the plan is to layoff until the RR fails. Then bring it back. Sounds like insider trading, cause your own stock to plumit, buy it back, fix your RR, sell then walk away

Does anyone have any idea if they will ever call back the furloughed workers?

I have seen the postings on BNSF’s website drop from 60 open positions, all the way down to 13 over the last three months. Looks like they’re snatching up all the good talent that has left UP. Smart move, if you ask me.

Shop closure in North Platte. UPFE the end of the line. Car department is next. Where did this info come from? Any truth behind it?

Isn’t it dangerous to thin the workforce to the bone in the situation where the workers that got to stay have a large degree of stress and bitterness within themselves? What happens when atrition hits and the workforce is already at the bare minimum?... — read more