Have some people been told to reapply right after being laid off? I was told by a guy who really has zero reason to lie to me that some of the younger employees were offered this option during their notifications. I don't understand, if that's true... — read more 

Lots of information points to tomorrow as the day. HR is prepping for a big day tomorrow. We can't stop the events, but we can make it harder on management. Word has it they will have a tough time getting through all of the layoffs in 1 day. Work... — read more 

Was just wondering if anyone has heard if there still going to be working MBO in the shop's

What departments are making personnel reductions this week? Talked my to supervisor Friday and my bonus was about the same as previous years but raise was less than normal...should be an interesting week system wide.

Was at UP in a manager roll for 17 years, 11 them on UP Pension with salary between 96k and 108K. Got a packet in the mail with an offer for a buyout of 61K to an IRA. Lowball offer.

So the latest is the Special Agent is a thing of the past. Is this true? A year ago there were over 220 Agents nation wide, and that number has all most been reduced by 50% UP Police is all ready spread so thin to the point that the job can’t... — read more 

Hinkle brought on Friday 4 locomotives back to service due to no power available to build trains , this was a underground movement without telling or asking Omaha about it , no tasks to sign off to any craft or foremans just to not change the... — read more 

Women, minorities and older workers may be impacted at disproportionate rates overall. https://toughnickel.com/business/What-HR-Wont-Tell-You-About-Employee-Layoffs-Downsizing-and-Reductions-In-Force

If I was an MOP or MYO I would be planning on getting a call very soon...you are next on the Hit List

Heard rumor about another 30% mechanical cut the on the 18th or 19th.. Anybody know about this?

Vena, Moor, Smith, and Givens are coming to Kansas City next week. I hope we keep our jobs.

https://www.pbcommercial.com/news/20190207/union-pacific-officials-say-pb-shop-closing

I heard eventually no more yard jobs at SO216. It will be turned into locomotive storage like it was years ago. Yard masters and management are also next to be cut in San Antonio.

I haven’t been at UP for a very long time, but I saw everything that was happening in the past months. I do an office job and the folks at my office are generally stressed out all of the time, as they are afraid for their jobs. There is even a saying... — read more 

Simply put, UPRR should not have the right to paint a U.S. flag on its locomotives, nor use the trademarked "Building America" message. I really think this is a pressure point where politicians, especially left leaning ones, could conceivably get on... — read more 

Jim Vena is going to be taken the Heritage Fleet train out next week. The rumor going around is this will be last train that comes out of the shops.. I don’t know how many people are employed over there, but I am hoping the best for the whole shop... — read more 

I can't speak to Union. I am not familiar enough, but I imagine similar b.s. At least during this round of cuts, Is it who you know? Is it who you nodded your head yes to? Is it how much you make ? Is it how how much seniority you have? Is it how... — read more 

How many trips do people take to ALL DAY events out of state and call them "meetings" or "planning" It's sad to see people losing jobs while they continue with this. How many out of state or in state for that matter "conferences" does one really need... — read more 

I haven't seen it spelled out anywhere, so I want to share the severance information from the last round of layoffs, hope it can put someone else's mind at ease. I believe that any one of you can be back on your feet in under 4 months. 12th is what... — read more 

The hump at Hinkle is going away very soon. Along with the hostlers, more yardmasters most RCO jobs, more carman and roundhouse. I have less then 10 years seniority and I think I am going to be looking for work...brutal!!!

Next week is clean up time. It's here. If you don't believe me, don't care. It's a fact Jack.

A lot of people complain about the unions but a lot of there problems is they help to much. They let MIC, manager, craft transfers pay union dues, cheap job insurance. Maybe the unions need to deal more with there active members. When you go manager... — read more 

Any truth to Albina being in trouble..

Just heard a rumour that all the MYO's in North Platte are done on January 28 has anyone heard anything about that.

I do not want to start an argument, I am just telling you what I saw. My salary and the salary of an employee I personally know went down. We lost our railroad retirement board benefits. We also lost the job security of working for the company... — read more 

Maybe if you had been doing your job instead of finding ways to get out of work they’re would be no reason to cut jobs. This has been brewing for years. It’s not like UP suddenly decided to reduce jobs. I came from private sector working my a$$ off... — read more 

Wherever you're located BNSF isn't to far away. Keep looking at their website for opportunities to get back on the railroad. It's a good job but the UP greed has destroyed it, Warren Buffett knows psr is gimmick and isn't going that route. Good luck

Is it too late to volunteer? I know I get to keep my job for the time being but I want the severance package. After learning the plans coming my way, I want out ! What a monstrosity. I will continue my job hunt just the same. It’s only a matter of... — read more 

For those laid off and offered severance, does the severance agreement require us to sell our UP stock within 3 years of the date we were laid off...?

Rumor is that all West Colton shops will be closed. The big shop and the service track specifically. The yard will be used to hump freight and flat switch only!!!!

Just like a plaque....PSR virus is spreading to U.P. now.....Get ready for hell on earth.... p.s. CSX stilll suxssssssssss !!!!@

I notice nobody ever mentions the board of directors who approve all of this chaos. Just curious why everyone forgets about them? Who are they?

They’re about to cut heads in Little Rock is the word. I don’t understand why they just hired if they plan to do major cuts this year? This isn’t a company that I want to work for anymore. Terrible management!

Yermo say bye bye hope you guys have somewhere to go

Well instead of bashing everyone if anyone has any leads to new jobs please let everyone know to help.

How many people over 50 years of age are being laid off ?