Topics regarding layoffs at Union Pacific Corp.

Topics regarding layoffs at Union Pacific Corp.

War on dwell??? PSR???? What do I not understand????

I watch trains sit 5 and 7 and 12 hours every night in North Platte. How does this make sense?? Not only are they coal trains...but Z trains too????!!!! WTF????? Lots of dwell and lives being destroyed.....in the name of progress?????

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| 1480 views | | 8 replies (last March 1, 2019)
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Need your help

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When do we stand

Every one blames the union that they didn't fix all my problems, but really we are to blame. The powerfull unions of the past that we envy, the only things that's changed is the members. We let people be bullied by FTX and critical rules. We know the... — read more 

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| 1490 views | | 11 replies (last February 28, 2019)
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When does this stop?

I know all about the 2020 plan and the state of practically constant restructure, but I was wondering is there any chance that the main cut are behind us, cause if they’re no we are in for a lot of trouble. We are close to being inoperable as it is... — read more 

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| 1460 views | | 10 replies (last February 28, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XPyeQmy

Pause and Sit Railroading (PSR)?

I see trains sitting still all the time on the Omaha sub now. Today, I saw 2 intermodal sitting south of I-80 at the same time, an auto train sitting on the Missouri River bridge, and routinely see them sitting on the bridge over 144th Street. Then... — read more 

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| 1220 views | | 8 replies (last February 28, 2019)
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San Antonio

43 FG CONDUCTORS. 82 AW CONDUCTORS. UNP STOCK $171. 2020 PLAN SHOWS PHASE 3 IS COMPLETE. HOW MANY MORE WILL BE CUT OFF?

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| 1193 views | | 6 replies (last March 4, 2019)
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Are you there FRA?

Lots of cuts in Mechanical Employees. Cutting inspectors, Mechanics and Repairmen. Yet car loading s are up! If there is no one looking, it doesn’t mean that there are no Bad Orders. Hey FRA, are you still out there?

Any indication what locations are going to be hit next?

Has anybody heard anything at their locations about the possibility of layoffs? If yes I would appreciate in you posted what locations are rumored to get hit. Also, I would appreciate if the folks from the locations that were already affected posted... — read more 

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| 1950 views | | 6 replies (last February 27, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XNZa6Wa

How about this week?

Do we get at least this week to relax or can we expect even more layoffs?

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| 1073 views | | 3 replies (last February 25, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XNqcIoT

WEST COLTON LOOK OUT ITS COMING

The layoffs at west colton, commerce and Delores will resume March. West Colton 9 foreman, 3 FGS and 3 mngrs. It's the supervisors turn

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| 1650 views | | 8 replies (last March 5, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XMELdz3

ptc

how are you going to implement pos train control with little mechanical forces? what happened to fra deadline ??? maybe fra got..............

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| 1120 views | | 5 replies (last February 25, 2019)
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All Aboard the Kool Aid Train

If you guys believe that Unified 2020 is the future I have some Kmart stock thatt you should buy. I’m sellin it cheap.

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| 830 views | | 1 reply (February 23, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XLYWSWF

Next cut in Kansas City?

Anyone know what cuts are about to be made, and to which department? Heard possible buyouts coming to Kansas City?

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| 1180 views | | 5 replies (last February 24, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XLn8L5Y

Is it Jumbo or Dumbo?

Finally something straight off the desk of our EVPO - a cartoon book, something he and his minions can understand and articulate. I think I’ve seen other cartoon books from successful PSR railroads. Oh wait - no I haven’t. The cartoon was developed... — read more 

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| 972 views | | 2 replies (last February 23, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XLtcV9o

PSR storybook in your My Up messages.

Wonder how much they spent to have someone draw up this book of lies. Funny they mention being left in the dust by their competitors because BNSF is gonna do just that without this business model.

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| 1280 views | | 9 replies (last February 24, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XK2PD2T

Car Count and Velocity

Car count and velocity both lower and continue to slip downwards. How is this good? Stock is only up because the hostile investors are getting what they want.

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| 474 views | | 1 reply (February 25, 2019)
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proviso mech

poor soul Ray Charles can see it very clear! Once they get rid of your tools and conex boxes then you! I worked for UP for many years and have seen this same type of corp greed at its best! This head hunter from CN will gut the UP because he knows... — read more 

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| 1410 views | | 6 replies (last February 26, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XK2CBS1

Not all knowledge is valuble

Touchy subject here, but people walked out with a ton of knowledge doesn’t necessarily mean it was all valuable knowledge or current. I saw about 10 people who’s knowledge was past expiration in my department alone. In some of those cases, it was a... — read more 

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| 1120 views | | 12 replies (last February 25, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XKv6O5U

BNSF knows how to run a railroad

https://www.progressiverailroading.com/bnsf_railway/news/BNSF-outlines-capex-plans-for-California-New-Mexico-and-Texas--56821?fbclid=IwAR1g2ZF-yucG9JTxzs-I1O-9e2YUzsw_RC4bbScRgoaAhkXlLFp61u5Qp5k

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| 560 views | | 1 reply (February 22, 2019)
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More layoffs to come

Our goal is to cut to the thinnest line possible, our shareholders are at the utmost importance. To achieve our 2020 Unified plan, we will be making cuts in all aspects of railroading. Looking to not only trim the fat, but also the general workforce... — read more 

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| 1340 views | | 4 replies (last February 22, 2019)
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Politicians are taking note

Not that I have much faith in politicians, but knowing there’s bipartisan support for regulating stock buy-backs is a good start... — read more 

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| 1060 views | | 6 replies (last February 26, 2019)
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