Topics regarding layoffs at Union Pacific Corp.

Topics regarding layoffs at Union Pacific Corp.

"If you don't like it quit"

How many times have you heard that sentence? I can’t believe they say that to their employees. They don't seem to understand that the point is not for people to quit, but that the point of their job is to get the best out of people and do... — read more 

Many pinned their hopes on being recalled?

I'm just wondering if these people who were ruthlessly cut, and later called in again, were at least offered the same pay and other basic working conditions that they had before? I really need a job because I haven't been able to find a new one... — read more 

Compa

I wish every district could have a compa. There’s nothing better than coming to work on the railroad with the grumpiest, man-Gina that complains about everything. Maybe he should bid out.

New sherif in town in Arkansas

Chicken man chickened out so they brought in the sherif to clean the place up. About time they got rid of the good ol boy club. Play time is over boys.

Why did you apply for a job here?

I often wonder what I did wrong in my life to deserve to end up at Union Pacific. I knew before that the situation here is not good at all, but I thought people were exaggerating and it couldn’t be this bad. This is one big joke of a company from... — read more 

We Are One Locomotive

How does everyone feel about the new engine? Does it make you feel special inside? Would you rather be laid off if it saved enough money to pay for this new engine and symbol of unity?

Was this ever a good place to work?

I often hear oldtimers lament about the "good old days" when working here was great and everything functioned properly and I have trouble believing that. I can understand a company changing somewhat throughout the years but I can't see this place... — read more 

Paying into Railroad Retirement?

Does anyone know?? If you no longer work for a railroad, and you go get a regular job(ssn). Can your new employer agree to pay into tier 1 railroad retirement??? Thx in advance..

I Was Saved . . . by getting sh-t-canned

Got taken out at the knees after 19 years and 6 months, just a year before I could get an early pension that would survive me and still take care of my spouse. It sucked, but let me tell you, I thank God in his Heaven every day that I am not at that... — read more 

Vena in Roseville today

Vena in Roseville today guessing he wants to swing that axe a few more times on the way out the door

Laying off over 28 points

Anyone know if over 28 attendance points gets you fired anymore? Several people at my location are going over and still working. Everyone is being overworked and the folks going over almost seem like they can’t wait to get fired.

North Platte Shop

Im thinking our shop is done with layoffs. They might even call some of our guys back. North Platte had our backs and worked for us so we all still have jobs. Our manager is the best. #1 shop to be the safest in system.

Female Employees Leaving UP

I do not want to hear another word about UP supporting female employees. Lance appointed a new EVP of Law. Under him is now a male dominated VP staff who belittles employees. Men and women both but mainly women. If I have to hear about grace and... — read more 

How this is possible, I can't understand

Why do we have people at UP who have been here for years and still have no idea what their duties are and how to do them? It amazes me when somebody who's been here longer than me (sometimes twice as long) comes to me for help over the most basic... — read more 

Reaction when you quit?

I finally quit! UP has consumed my life. I thought they would be completely indifferent when I told them I'm quitting, because I am aware that they only see people as numbers, however, I think the manager was surprised. I even think he was angry... — read more 

What a bunch of actors...

I don’t know if it’s more funny or tragic when they say “the company is in good shape”? I mean, I don't understand how they're not ashamed to tell us stories like that? They're just lying to themselves. I don't know who can still believe the things... — read more 

Make time for things you enjoy......seriously?

How is anyone supposed to make time when manpower is cut to the bone? 12 hour shifts with no days off. Crew boards cut so deep you turn on your rest daily and get deadheaded on your 6th start so you can start all over again and not get time off. ... — read more 

How much time is left until the system collapses?

Maintenance can only be avoided for so long before the system collapse. It will cost much more in the future to bring everything back to standard than it would to maintain the equipment and track now. The reality is we have very short sided... — read more 

If you decide to quit at UP do not give them any notice. They will walk you out the front door and fire you on the spot.

Instead quit when you’re ready and give them notice effective immediately. Sad it has come to this. You can’t be professional at an unethical company like UP. Give notice and they fire you. Don’t give notice and they’ll be mad they couldn’t fire... — read more 

Unions subjecting us to discipline

Np mechanical unions fill the holiday forces for the carrier and are now subjecting us to discipline by forcing members to work on their scheduled rest day. Man it's great paying to have them do that sh-t to you.

Would anybody stay?

If you were offered a decent severance package, not even anything spectacular but enough to create a safety net between jobs, would you take it? I think people are so fed up with all the cr-p here that everybody would jump at the opportunity. He-l... — read more 

Help

I was wondering if anyone has information on accumulative injury? I hurt my back a few years back and only got offered a t-shirt.

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