Marketing and Sales Jan 8. Hope you enjoyed December. And so 2019 begins.

I am a current UP employee and have been looking for work elsewhere for the past several months. I've declined offers from other employers on the hopes that things turn around but as every day ends I feel like UP will be doing me a favor by letting... — read more 

http://www.thepresstribune.com/article/1/04/19/union-pacific-announces-475-workforce-layoffs

Like so many of you, I was once fearful that I would be let go. I watched this site like a hawk, trying to extrapolate any useful information that seemed credible. I kept thinking of what it would mean to lose my job. The worry of no longer being... — read more 

Overheard a senior manager saying they don’t believe the next round is happening next week.

The next biggest move out of Omaha is going to be 1 Man Crews for system wide road jobs. Engineer only except on certain trains. I'm in Omaha and this is not a rumor. Just trying to let you know so you can prepare yourselves accordingly. Huge slashes... — read more 

Rumor mill is that layoffs will now be pushed back to February, so I wouldn't worry about January right now. Is this true? It would certainly make me feel better if it was.

With profits where they are and Union Pacific doing as well as it is, what is the management's excuse for layoffs? Is there even one?

A Japanese company and a North American company decided to have a canoe race on the St. Lawrence River. Both teams practiced long and hard to reach their peak performance before the race. On the big day, the Japanese won by a mile. The North... — read more 

So far I've heard the 8th and the 15th of January. Any feedback would be helpful. Thanks!

It’s been confirmed straight from Lance that train crews, admin and management positions will be cut in 2019. Along with this more locomotives and cars will go into storage. It’s possible that another 500 jobs will be lost and another 500 to 1000... — read more 

https://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-rose-parade-2019-small-fire-disables-float-1546365888-htmlstory.html

UP built a float for the Rose Parade honoring the Chinese involvement in building the railroad. The float broke down and stopped the parade. This actually just happened.

While we work in the field your day of reckoning is soon upon us.....Jan 9th.

Remember when we used to look forward to the new year? Now I'm dreading it the closer it gets, since I know it'll trigger the next round of layoffs and most likely many more after that. Union Pacific is s---ing enjoyment out of everything in our... — read more 

Engineering department is greedy. They want production gangs to exceed goal but yet offer no incentive. Constant threats of being cut off if goals aren’t exceeded is their way of achieving what they want. News flash!!! It’s not working anymore. Cut... — read more 

Glad I got out 2 years ago. Retirement is a wonderful thing. Morale is at an all time low. Heard today that 400 people were let go yesterday. Another 75 by year end then another 20 percent next year. At that point there will be few to do the work and... — read more 

I don’t understand why everyone is always so hung up on getting a 2. Every year that I have been ranked a 2 has been followed a year of horror. Extra work for no extra pay, and constantly shoved into new garbage places with garbage hours, and... — read more 

I haven’t heard exact numbers for first quarter 2019, but I do know they are moving quicker than expected with the up2020 implementation strategy. So I wouldn’t be surprised if they let more people go over the 10% goal that was originally stated for... — read more 

There are rumors swirling that the January layoff will be 800 positions. This is almost double the first wave. I’m starting to get really nervous. If there is truth to this rumor then no one is safe.

Given the title of this site, does anyone have any actual information regarding layoffs?

Why does anyone in the glass palace think its ok that Harriman and Field Managers have to work holidays without anything in return.....Field managers get nothing for being away from their families over the holidays. Meanwhile, crews get time and a... — read more 

Was told that even though we have billions in record profits that wage increases and bonuses will be the same as last year. So yippee......I was also told by my manager he recommended I be a 2 and was overruled by the overlords who have no clue who I... — read more 

Union Pacific. Remember the Deployed. Remember the unemployed

But there is a way to show agreement disagreement..?

I guess our troopers in the field have decided to take the Holiday off. Why should ANY employee feel ANY obligation to serve this company...this Holiday especially. Let those cars sit in terminals and ROT. Merry Christmas UP Family.

I generally don’t like reading articles related to the stock market, much less posting them on sites, but I gotta admit that this one caught my eye and not in a good way. The author points out the main factors that a company must have to provide a... — read more 

'Twas the night before Christmas, when all thro’ UP. Not a career was secure, not you and not me. The metrics were met by the employees who care. In hopes that their jobs, still would be there. The trains were all nestled snug in their sheds. While... — read more 

https://en.m.wiktionary.org/wiki/on_the_fritz https://www.dictionary.com/browse/on--the--fritz

Salina KS layoffs happened last week effective 12/24/2018. Merry Christmas!!

Down $10 or so just in the past week or 2.

Hmmmmm the post that Omaha managers are seeing all of this has been deleted. Maybe UP headquarters is reading this???? Hey Lance Fritz, Merry Christmas!!!! I hope you’re enjoying your holidays while spending your millions in bonuses and other... — read more 

Out of curiosity, what happened to the post from a UPRR manager in Omaha that was posted a day or two ago which consisted of he/she/it attempting to browbeat and intimidate the lower class agreement employees by letting us know what we already... — read more 

There is not a bigger waste in this company than a DRO. Everything they do is counter to moving freight. They stop mainline and yard traffic in the name of safety, but still can’t proactively help anyone. The whole premise is bull. “We are there to... — read more 

Lance and other leaders have been very open saying there would be cuts first quarter next year. Jan 10ish has been a rumor floating around though I’ve yet to hear that from someone in leadership. But my VP have openly said first quarter in our... — read more 

At least we know who we work for and that we are simply numbers on rosters. The only thing you can do is hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. UP will jockey the pawns where they need them with no regard for the individuals who are affected... — read more 

Just keep taking their money, don’t get a p.i and follow their rules, that’s the only courage to care I give a sh-- about, every supervisor here has their head so far up the managers a-- they can taste the brylcreem!

Found this to be a realistic view of the coal freight segment of business for UP. In light of the recent decline in this segment, this Forbes article predict single-digit growth for UP throughout 2019 but doesn't see it as something that can bring... — read more