North Platte is ready

The Ag shippers of America have notified congress and asked that we will not be able to strike and or have the carriers lock us out. The Crops and the food seem to be more important than out ability to gain what we need in this contract. How about... — read more 

Right before Christmas, the axeman is coming. Sounds about right. Execs are going after lower management this time. Shhhh don't tell anyone.

Anyone notice that if an agreement employee is accused of an EEO violation, they are immediately removed from service, investigated and are only allowed to return to work if found innocent. If a manager is accused of an EEO violation, they remain on... — read more 

Tomorrow is the day to fill out the employee survey. The boss setup a time for all of us to meet and do it. What should I tell them , where they ask for suggestions .

I’ve got the hardest job on the railroad

The railroad labor act has already been exhausted. We can perform self help strike already. Our Unions won't tell you this .this status quo is nothing more than the union and the company trying to keep us from striking but yes we can strike and it... — read more 

What do they do to get ready for special train in your area? I see them clean windows on the trackside of depots. Clean up weeds at signal huts, pick up trash . MTM sweeps the concrete ties on wye track. I always leave town when the train... — read more 

Alot of western depots are running quite large with managers. Especially in the mechanical departments. Example, check out Roseville, Ca. If you want to make our shareholders money, cut those positions in half. Just have foremen and one manager per... — read more 

I'd like to avoid generalizing, but it seems to me that there are no good managers at UP anymore, those who lead by example, who bring out the best in people, who actually care about the company, employees and customers. I wish someone would tell... — read more 

Whatever happened to the Electricians that drove the bucket trucks? I never see them around anymore.

Luckily, I'm only here for a few more days because I got a new offer. What will forever remain a mystery to me is why UP had to become what it is today, that is, from a place where good employees felt valued and appreciated, to a place that I would... — read more 

Now he's on the kusp of ridding dead weight.

I am paying $330 per month tax (tier 2). For about a $42 per month benefit 17 years from now. (Currently 50 yrs old) To recoup what I paid in I would have to collect until I was 75 years old. 82 years old if you factor in what the railroad... — read more 

Hello, I’m new to this site. I’ve been with UP less than two years. One thing I’ve noticed is that my managers absolutely have no clue about what’s going on. Is this a common thing at UP?

what is your favorite thing so far that you could share with a new hire? Please share and help the next generation

Fritz took a dump on all of us. Every manager I’ve seen at UP is struggling to make things work due to the decisions made by Lance.

I find it interesting that the management here still tries to manage by fear. They see that the employees are no longer afraid to leave UP, the company is left without people who know how to do their job, but mgmt still tries to convince us that... — read more 

Fritz, Bolin, Geringer, and a few other execs are on the prowl. West Coast, they're coming for you! Hope they don't close shop.

How many workers have canceled all their extra insurance policies that the Union offers? It’s annoying when the policy pushers come in the crew rooms trying to get more money.

I accepted the offer here because at that moment I couldn't find anything better, and I desperately needed money. Considering how much UP is pushing its employees, the pay should be a lot higher. What miracle needs to happen so that start getting... — read more 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQ0ftoiIQxU Twisted Sister , not gonna take it anymore.

19 yrs. ago a young man proud to be part of the railroad family. Waiting to get called from the yard master. Watching tv for almost the entire shift. Like I'm doing on this very slow saturday. We bbqd everyday. More than hot dogs. We did brisket... — read more 

You think you have it bad now. Fair warning, the Fritz group is going to make record profits for 2023. Meaning cutting cost way below bare minimum.

Seems to be common at UP. Must be a requirement for getting promoted. Wonder if they teach that in the UP way training classes.

What’s everyone think of the benches with this statement that surround the headquarters building?

Do you think any of the National union leaders ever get on here to read what’s been posted? If they do I just want them to know how worthless they are for selling out their members. They probably think we don’t see through their games as far as... — read more 

When I hear that someone has been here for more than 15 years, I can't even imagine how someone could have endured it so long. Railroad jobs in general are not for everyone, but this one at UP is absolutely intolerable. Seriously, guys, has it ever... — read more 

Sike! Lance is having a victory party!

The reality is that a lot of us complain but, not very many quit. If you don't like the new contract get a job somewhere else so i can gain more seniority.

Worker shortage could rewrite furlough playbook in next downturn Railroads raked in record profits over the past few years, largely by cutting their workforces. The big picture: For the companies, now there's little left to cut. The industry... — read more 

https://www.bmwe.org/secondary.aspx?id=700 TE@Y to follow $1K bonus??? You gotta do a LOT better than that, there should be some penalties for delaying a contract for year's. $5K yearly bonus. Cap on medical. Cap on union dues. Going to need at... — read more 

Profit= less manpower

I'm visiting this forum now just out of habit, because I used to visit it often when I was working at UP. I just want to tell everyone to start applying to see if anything bites, because everything is better after you leave UP. It's not ideal in... — read more 

Carmen getting replaced as a utility worker

Did you all see UP is offering $25k hiring bonuses in some locations right now? UP is in clear desperate mode right now!

https://www.palestineherald.com/news/court-sides-with-union-pacific-railroad/article_501770a0-2992-11ed-83fe-a7bab36854a0.html Courts sides with UPRR , they don't have to honor the contract with city of Palestine, TX., and Anderson county. It's a... — read more 

It isn’t over yet a deal hasn’t been reached. Having another meeting with our brothers and sisters in North Platte. Here we go!!!!

Money that you are OWED for work you already performed is not a deal sweetener. If the carrier believes they're giving something up by paying backpay it's because the Union has allowed them to work us WITHOUT a contract for year's and will allow them... — read more