Well after this round, we say so long to all the newly hired guys from the last couple of years. Sad to see so many motivated and hard working younger people being pushed aside. They will survive and find better jobs based on their skill and desire... — read more 

It's hard to think about losing a job I have been at 14 years to a CEO who has been there 3 years lol.....I will not be coming back under any circumstances

Heard some stuff went down in NLR and PB. Anyone heard of massive layoffs there?

26 Machinist 26 Electricians 5 MSO will be giving notice on Feb 5th of furloughs.

Roseville lost more mechanical employees today...

I found out today I am getting laid off Feb. 12 This is real , not fake news !

Judging by what ‘ve seen and heard this is going to be a turbulent year, as the majority of changes are going to be made to align the company with the 2020 plan. I get that the company needs to change, but they could have, at least, given us a... — read more 

Stop worrying and speculating whether or not layoffs are going to happen. If it happens, it happens, it's not the end of the world. You were looking for a job when you found this one, and it won't be the end of your life if you end up getting... — read more 

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/omaha-if-youre-a-millennial-move-here-now-300788041.html

Is it going away or could they add a 2nd Hump to the yard due to consolidation? I dunno just curious.

Parsons Yardmasters were eliminated on 1/28, just found out today. Mto sent out broadcast message to all K.C. crews regarding yarding instructions.

Just heard mic jobs out with the shop.

Coming to work for UP I was so thankful. I thought to myself; finally a CAREER not just a job. A career with amazing pay and even better benefits. Being of construction background, that was a blessing for me and my family. I was so appreciative for... — read more 

I know that the layoffs in February are at this point only a rumor, but the rumors these days turn out to be true all too often, so I have to ask what extent off layoffs can we expect? Has anyone heard any talk on numbers? I know that this year will... — read more 

Several years ago RJ cormen was welcomed into the Tucson yard and build a really nice shop and mingled with management. Old head always said this was the start of the mechanical department being cut and downsizing same as SP. Now that seems to be... — read more 

I heard there might be more layoffs today. I really hope that's not true, though, I'm getting really tired of constantly stressing over this. Anybody here knows more?

This is for those in the UPC. Original target was 10% but Mr CN himself has pushed for 20% this go around. Not sure what the packages were the last time; only heard they would be the same.

Rumor has it he's visiting the LA shops on Thursday....anyone know if this is true?

Since the heat at the UP daycare went out, senior management has decided to capitalize on this labor source going forward. IT has started assigning user IDs to kids at the daycare to do manual review. Because it's an educational opportunity, UP can... — read more 

My contract doesn't say I have to have eight hours of work billed a day. If it takes two hours for them to get my locomotive parked that's on them. I show up on time give them eight hours of my life and accomplish what I can during my shift. To the... — read more 

That's the largest problem we as craftsmen have. We want to blame the company for everything that has happened. We allowed this to happen by only doing a certain amount of work and saying that's it for the day. We should condone members that go out... — read more 

Hearing Cheyenne yard might be severely slashed to just bare bones Anyone else heard that

The UP has elimated yardmasters at Butler and Global 3. The yardmasters at Yard Center will now take over the duties of Global 1 making them responsible for both yards. Another craft that soon will be eliminated

Anyone have any thoughts about Vena showing as the current CEO under the company officers section on the Union Pacific Wikipedia page?

The butler shop just walked out all the Carman

What does it say about what this company has turned into when it comes to how it treats its employees if somebody who has been here for nearly two decades is praying to be laid off just to get away? People used to be proud to say they worked for UP... — read more 

When this whole mess started, I really thought there was a plan, secret or otherwise. The farther we get into it, the more I believe they really don’t know what they are doing and just playing by ear. We are victims of random experimentation. I hope... — read more 

So our Chief Information Officer/Chief Strategy Officer is retiring at the end of March. Odd considering Lance made this new "Strategy" position and appointed Lynden to it while we still have not hired a new CIO. Does this mean we need to hire two... — read more 

The consolidation has been announced in UP headquarters yesterday. Any thoughts on how this consolidation is going to affect the workers of these two companies. Will there be any cuts or is this just a formal restructuring withing the company?

Particularly amusing how UP leadership has confused mid-level management to the point they're actually making decisions that increase expenses, not lower them. Consider the elimination of college interns. UP is getting rid of the cheapest skilled... — read more 

Some areas in IT (not sure how many) are looking for volunteers to take the severance for when the layoffs occur. But this does not mean that it is guaranteed. No additional information is given with it. Also, many in IT have been told they are safe... — read more 

Partner universities are steering grads and interns away from UP. It’s going to be an uphill battle to regain preferred employer status. Sad how this was the exact opposite only a couple of years ago. College new hires and seasoned professional hires... — read more 

Are they consider USA citizens instead of H1B holders when they are doing layoffs? Can we file the case if they keep H1 guys and doing citizens layoff?

Jimbo is in LUV, even said so.... 1 year stock price chart VS UNP. UP is up 18% Southwest Airlines down 9%