JV team said rr runs 70 mph trains . Really ? Doesn’t EMS control train speeds to save fuel ? Where are Up trains going 70 mph ?

Definitely worth a read https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/the-trains-interview-union-pacific-ceo-jim-vena-talks-service-growth-competition-and-steam/

OR was UP to 63.4% from 59.9% last quarter….. Hatchet man is coming …. No one knows where or when or who but make no mistake, The Hatchet Man is coming…possibly on Halloween, wouldn’t that be ironic!!!

UP has been through term oil for over a decade. When Jim Young stepped down outside interest were brought in to eliminate waste (jobs). In 2008 the group (mck…) was paid in the millions by UP to cut jobs. Then the dust settled until multiple stock... — read more 

The tech team has been working overtime to ensure this is a miserable place to work! Zebra device, though it's sh--e, has eliminated yard jobs and lowered efficiency! Can't even view the company webpage without an unnecessary tracking app on my... — read more 

I’ve heard a rumor that approximately 800 MOW jobs are going to be eliminated and replaced with a contractor, Rail 1. Can anyone confirm or deny if this is true?

On the DL he worked out a deal with BR which owns UP. Shareholders want their money and they want it now. This is going to be the biggest downsize in UP history. This is going to hit the 5pm news. The unions are going to plea to Biden for help and... — read more 

If you haven't been looking for other employment, say I didn't warn you. You won't be able to go to your lower craft. The union will NOT be able to place you. Read your contract. UP is working vigorously into combining jobs to eliminate waste and to... — read more 

Read today that EEOC has filed suit against Up for sending all those hundreds of former employees home that failed eye and other health conditions.

https://seekingalpha.com/article/4634919-why-i-sold-union-pacific-stock

Will the managers get touched today? Rumor mill says “Yes”. Hang on my non-binary friends. There may be some bloodshed by the end of the day!!!

I’ll just cut to the chase, due to the stock price not doing what they wanted, myself and many of my co workers at HQ have been given info that Vena has decided to do a 25% layoff that will include ALL departments. From HQ to Transportation. Also... — read more 

Something tells me there will be some layoffs in the near future.

This round will include managers. Keep your head up brothers. Our union is fighting hard for us!

You brought Vena back as the CEO, and the stock price has done exactly what many said it would do. You bragged about him being the best candidate for CEO because of his stellar track record and railroading experience. BS! You brought him back as a... — read more 

Way to go Jim, stock price has dropped 16% since your return. Keep up the good work

Anyone else noticing managers excessively using fmla? The ones Ive seen are finding excuses to get away from the no win situations, countless @ss chewings, and being held responsible for things they dont have the man power to fix. Hate to say it but... — read more 

and you are a protected status of any type, file an EEO complaint on your way out. Also file a separate complaint with the federal EEOC. For example, if you are over 40 years old and they furlough you and keep anyone who is younger than you... — read more 

The letter, signed by Federal Railroad Administration head Amit Bose, came after the agency inspected the company’s East Departure Yard in North Platte, Nebraska, this summer and found that more than 70% of the train engines had safety defects, as... — read more 

I sure they’re looking for a way to contract everyone out. They don’t want employees anymore. I keep on seeing happy people that work here on all of our tv screen in the yard office. Yea ok we’re are those people at? They’re sure not at the location... — read more 

I was just told by a senior manager that all of management is bracing for another round of firing... anybody else got any details?

Take A look at story in North platte news . Several high up Fra people met with craft workers who told them all about safety problems , shortcuts taken in maintenance etc, at Up yards. Guess thats why no more bragging about N. Platte safety... — read more 

There are so many better jobs out there. Be a man and take the plunge. Walk away. You'll be glad you did.

Apparently arrived on Monday and was seen riding the executive passenger train. Yet no one has reported seeing him walking around in any yard. Post your comments here if you know anything about his visit.

Houston just furloughed one electrician

It seems like we are at a point where there is a VP or AVP for every 2 people that actually work. CEO, EVP, SVP, VP, AVP what do these people do?

61 jobs cut in total.

W. Colton, get ready to pull out the red carpet. Vena coming for your jobs.

Ah, the brilliance of Union Pacific! Nostradamus says I foresee another STB hearing! What a bunch of a— clowns are running this company.

Why would anyone donate to the United Way through the UP? If you want to donate to the United Way then do it on your own. Why let UP have the credit for the donations? They don't give a darn about any "at-risk" communities. Just ask the people in the... — read more 

Its only been a couple of years since UP started their second chance program where they hired people with a criminal record. The railroad touted this as a great way to help those who had been rehabilitated from their past mistakes. With that said... — read more 

and it's the speed of smell... Bigger trains, bigger delays, bigger problems, no surprises... He sure has an odd idea of what efficiency means.

So wave 2 was supposed to begin this week FRA has them tied up in NP I'm wondering if they will have 2nd thoughts and if they resume the plan I hope this winter bangs them right in the Assssses they are.

From my experience at 40 years old now I've noticed not to many younger people want to turn wreches or be electricians better hold off on the layoffs we are not even back at half the employees at our shop many did not come back and when you do start... — read more 

While everyone is being pushed to fill out the employee engagement survey, I stumbled across this piece of information in the annual proxy statements that UP publishes. In 2022 the CEO was paid $220,000 out of a possible $440,000 for their... — read more 

This time, we will need to look for another job.

Most people don't want to lose their jobs but would enjoy a break from the everyday grind even if it was unpaid. Why not offer Unpaid Personal Leave days?

right before Thanksgiving.

extra sausage. and we don't have to pay taxes on the extra sauce. it's a tax free holiday