Just heard from someone that just heard that something gonna happen from someone that just heard also from someone that just heard over a conversation that overheard someone else that talk to someone that read something that said they also heard from... — read more
West Colton Dolores Commerce all one Roster
Just heard West Wolton Dolores Commerce are going to become one roster in case one of these shops close down people have options to move around within the LA basin. Anyone heard anything?
Flattening Organization, NOT!!!
Layoffs while others offered either a demotion or severance. Yet, in the CC&S dept (formerly NCSC), there were several promotions to General Director. Really, why would that dept need a VP, AVP, and 3-4 General Directors? Seriously, thought the whole... — read more
I also still love my job
Ever since I quit UP a few years ago work has been great. Seriously, the girl that posted about how great a quality of life UP has blah blah blah. Ok....in statistics you are what is called an outlier. Out of a large block of data, decisions aren’t... — read more
Vena in Kansas City
What cuts are coming to Kansas City area yards and Diesel shop, since Jim Vena has combed the premises and has left? Does anyone know as of yet?
Los Angeles
When is the next cut in Los Angeles mechanical?
Any Real Numbers Yet
Have we reached 30% yet? Or is that just a moving target?
Still love my job
I guess I see things differently than a lot of people on here. I'm a female employee and have been there 20 years. UP is an amazing place to work if you are a woman. Work life balance is excellent. Yes we've had layoffs. Most companies are laying off... — read more
Help JoAnna Fight Cancer suns UP won’t
https://www.gofundme.com/v3qyc-team-joanna?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fb_dn_cpgnstaticsmall_r
I can finally post again.....
For about 2 weeks I was not able to post. Wonder why....anyone else have that issue?
What positions could be impacted most from now on?
It’s obvious that this has no end in the near future, so I’m wondering who will they be targeting the most from now on, what type of workers, what pay grades, what departments? How can we get any indication about this. Maybe we can’t and will still... — read more
Nothing here is merit based
I’ve seen a lot of opportunity given to the same people who always seem to get it. It’s always funny how people are given positions for development, yet no one is able to apply to them because their might be someone more qualified in the ranks. It’s... — read more
What about next week?
And the one after that? And the one after? Is this our reality now? Constant layoffs? No time to recharge our batteries? Not a day to relax and actually feel like job security is once again a thing here? How do they expect us to work with this... — read more
Vena(om) and Sanborn in Fresno
I’m guessing Fresno will all go the SJVRR. Sad but true. Look out Eugene , Longview and Lake Yard. And dozens of small yards. Genesee Wyoming.
KETV tonight at 10
Omaha peeps, ketv looks good tonight. Discussing one of us who was laid off from UP this week. But she’s fighting cancer and will lose her insurance at the end of the month.
North Platte Nebraska
Just read in the north Platte bulletin a local paper that of the 30 transportation employees laid off 3 weeks ago have been recalled Vena is just a fool what happens when they find out that none of he's stuff works and it's too late or can't be fixed... — read more
Protected Employees
I’m really glad UP decided to keep that guy who does his grad school homework all day long. Well, that’s an exaggeration - he also spends quite a bit of time grading the homework of his 11 homeschooled kids. How about those guys who go to Starbucks... — read more
What can the folks that were furloughed expect?
I understand the basics of this furloughed status, but what can the workers that got furloughed expect in reality? Are they really gonna call them back or is this just a standard cut that was done in a different way to satisfy the procedures and... — read more
It's "2 Minutes to Midnight" on the UP Atomic Clock
Profits are at record highs, Safest railroad in North America again in 2018, yet morale is at an all time low and the company is eliminating jobs by the thousands. We are on the brink of implosion and all the top brass seems to be concerned with is... — read more
Returning after accepting severance.
Is there a time limit, accepting severance, that one can not reapply for positions? Done for awhile with this company but, foresee C-level exodus a few years. Would reemployment be possible at some time down the road or am I deemed the undesirable... — read more
Omaha World Herald calling people
Has anyone else been contacted by the Omaha World Herald (newspaper)? They left me a message and sent me an email (no idea how they received my contact info). They want to do interviews and have questions about the severance. They also asked if UP is... — read more
GET RID OF CEO
The CEO in 2018 made 12 million dollars a year. I know who I would cut first.
Railroad Retirement
I would settle for a reduced retirement based on my years of service if I could draw it now. Or buy my pension for cash money. F--- this company it’s just a job. There are many companies out there that care more about their employees and reward them... — read more
Special Agent Layoffs
So, Special Agents across the system were told yesterday to come to their office/terminal and wait like sitting ducks to see if their phones rang with a call from Omaha. Firing some Special Agents, then giving other Special Agents the option to move... — read more
How much do they plan to save with these layoffs?
I apologize if this is common knowledge, but I haven’t read anything on this subject. How much money are they planning to save with these cuts, and that degree has they reached in achieving that goal? Any opinions?
Do the layoffs go beyond the numbers that were announced in the media?
Is it over in this wave when they hit the announced numbers of laid off and furloughed workers, or is it possible that they are going to go beyond that number and the headcount of cut people in this wave will be higher in reality?
Profit Sharing
This company needs to pay a steady dividend to investors every quarter and give back to ALL employees at the end of the year in the form of profit sharing bonus of 5% of annual salary. Want employees that work safe and are proud of the company they... — read more
Some people were laid off today
I know one person who was walked out today. He is the only one, though, so it might be that he was not in yesterday or something similar. This is UPC. Anybody knows of more?
THE EVIL GREED OF UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD EXECUTIVES
Union Pacific RAILROAD ran by Greed, regardless of public safety, employees safety. Ran this business in the ground laying off trained employees harassing military vets, for disabilities sustained fighting for the freedom of this country laying vets... — read more
Local TV GETS IT RIGHT
Yesterday Excerpt from Omaha TV STATION ARTICLE Breeding a COURAGE TO CARE LESS Culture!!! A check of KETV Newswatch 7 Omaha Phani Tej Adidam, Professor and Chairman of Marketing and Entrepreneurship at the University of Nebraska Omaha said the... — read more
Cup of coffee
Colleagues and I are feeling anxious and stressed so we are going to go have a cup of coffee with friends. Thanks for the advice Ms. Whited😁
Good read.....
https://www.railwayage.com/freight/34968/?fbclid=IwAR2y2f17_yfPfX62fFL8k7j8xwr2gpK-Fhf1H8nQdcb9Dm2jTgWme3XaGn4
SPECIAL AGENTS!!!!
Who walks out special agents whenever they get fired? Do they just walk out together? Lol this is Stupid!!!!
New Railroad UP-CSX-CP BNSF-NS-CP
This is the future. If you got fired from up apply for jobs at CSX or CP if you want to work for up. If you just want a railroad job to get railroad retirement get a job with any railroad. Your time transfers over. Vested in 5 years so if you did 4... — read more
Just watch
https://youtu.be/KmPm6Fpd0ic
Harriman Dispatch
Special Agents were at the entrance to Harriman this morning on my way out after 3rd shift.