Like the title says... the business cars were sitting in the bypass track in FW today. Right at the head of the train was none other than a CSX locomotive! Dont think anything else needs to be said...

I’m no a person that has a business education, so maybe I don’t have a clue what I’m talking about, but I know the essence of the railroad if quite simple: the more you transport, the more money you earn. That being said, I can’t get it through my... — read more 

Is Anyone starting to pay attention to the number of derailments for Union Pacific? Many since the start of their new great plan to cut employees. Nice! Way to go UP for risking lives, not only for your poor employees that work hard for you only to... — read more 

Union Pacific got me out of a serious jam back in the day, i was flat broke and struggling with financial and personal issues. If it wasnt for the job i have now i cant even imagine where i would be. The work is easy, pay is what you make it and i... — read more 

Some people see the furlough as the lesser of two evils, I saw it too at the time it happened. As time goes by I realise that it’s basically a layoff with a false sense of hope, which prevents one from actively searching for a new job. So basically... — read more 

Just heard that all people that have FMLA and have used 50% or more are being looked at for termination for abuse. With the Orange one in office, there is no way they can be protected. Thank yourselves.

https://www.fox16.com/news/local-news/stopped-train-reportedly-forces-neighbors-to-sleep-in-cars/1850254425

Anyone know when the auction will be for the stuff at Armoudale or what company is putting it on

Just read on benzinga.com that the class action suit against UP is moving along in the courts, alleging they violated the American with Disabilities Act. Anyone sent home for medical reasons since 9/18/2014 will have their case heard in court... — read more 

Wondering what the average length of a furlough is. There’s a guy on another message board who says he was hired in August 2014, furloughed in September 2015, and brought back in March 2018. I’m hoping it’s just a typo, and that he wasn’t actually... — read more 

I really don’t know what is in the heads of the management, thinking we can work in these conditions for a longer amount of time. After the layoffs all the work from the people that were let go in my team was simple transferred to us. At first I... — read more 

Found a new job a month after the UP HR genius had to make “tough choices”. Now I’m off to Switzerland for a fantasy ski vacation on their dime. I’ll be sure to have a cup of coffee with friends and reflect in the lodge. Thanks for putting this old... — read more 

...or does it feel that the only people working at Union Pacific are those who have not been hired by other companies yet? Because everybody I know has already left or is looking. They got their entire workforce looking for new jobs. Really good... — read more 

Service unit meltdowns upper management breaking - stress indused unprofessional personnel is all that is left. Shortage of workers and sitting trains in all yards is this only happening in North? Or is this in South also??? Not sure is they are just... — read more 

So instead of the 3 proposed designs we create one that reads "In Memoriam, to those we lost: 2018-2020"

I’ve heard they’re having to stir the steam engine from Hell on Wheels?

I don't understand how they can get rid of people who have given their everything to UP so easily... Everybody here works so hard - and then they walk all over us and dismiss us like we never existed - while the company is doing great!!! How is that... — read more 

The only positive impacts of these changes will be visible short term, due to cost cutting produced by layoff. Trains are sitting as we speak, with less yard workers how can we expect the process no to be slower. The decline of business will be... — read more 

Of course I say that with sarcasm, but If that wasn’t physically impossible, I bet they would consider that option. To put it in more serious terms, they plan only to keep the workforce that’s physically connected to operating a railroad system (the... — read more 

Hi, this may be off topic, but I cannot seem to find the union contract with pay rates for UP train crew. I was interviewed today and I was told to expect furloughs. I’m not crazy about the idea, but I need the job. All UP says is new TC employees... — read more 

Am I the only one noticing that people can’t do their job with the same speed and with the same quality. Who can blame them. The leadership created a toxic environment with these layoffs and the threat of new ones, no wonder that’s all about folks... — read more 

Us young guys wonder....when are we going to get cut. We look at the roster daily and continue to assume someone is going to come back from medical leave. In turn the low man gets furloughed. Or a foreman or foremen job gets abolished. So they return... — read more 

The "band B and C" folks keep getting fired and now my director only has 2 people reporting to the position. Why do we need so many directors and AVP's?

Hey ya'll! Had a productive day today brothers and sisters! Got power out in the nick of time for a Z train and it felt really good! It almost turned into a disaster but I put my skills to use and really knocked it outta the park today. I could tell... — read more 

Do you thin they will even care about that fact, or they will have no problem firing me in my last year? I mean, I’m a good performer and all, but as we all know that stopped being a relevant criteria a long time ago at UP.

I see more and more like employees quitting due to the poor work conditions. I know my workload had doubled and it ain’t getting done and were cutting corners Same thing is happening here. People are just so tired - not just of constant layoffs, but... — read more 

I heard Union Pacific lost the UPS account, any truth to this?

Vanguard Group, Blackrock Inc., State Street Corporation, Wellington Management Company, Bank of America Corporation, Massachusetts Financial Services, Capital World Investors, Geode Capital Management, LLC are all sceptical on Lance's business... — read more 

Just curious why is stock falling? Is it because our rails are grid locked with junk locos and BNSF is taking our customers?

It’s such a funny coincidence that every single time they are making a cut, our director goes on vacation! Hopefully it’s because he’s wallowing in guilt, since we all know they sent him to our shop to dismantle it slowly, waaaaaaay before they... — read more 

Starting to get worried with all the closures. Any rumors on future yard closings, and is there any signs that were there before the shut down, that we can see to anticipate an actual yard closure?

They call 2-3 extra jobs per shift and can't fill the jobs. Look for borrow outs soon. Not enough foreman so they force people to cover. The switchman's extra board is getting thin. No layoffs in sight. Vena where you at.

His BlackRock investor group and the seats they control on the board need mentioned as the source of the illness.

Last year the Union Pacific averaged 15 million a day in profits. I’m amazed this ain’t good enough. Stupid fritz is borrowing money to shore up the stock price for him and the shareholders. They are gutting the company

We seem to be getting used to this state where layoffs are an everyday occurrence, even more we seem happy that they are performed in that way and not in another massive wave. My take is that there will be another massive wave of layoffs at the... — read more