Topics regarding layoffs at Union Pacific Corp.

Topics regarding layoffs at Union Pacific Corp.

Whats really going on?

Something is about to happen, not sure what, but word around the executive water cooler is that the hammer bout to fall. Do not make any nonessential purchases. Dont let Covid 19 hide the fact that PSR 2020 is still alive and well. As a matter of... — read more 

Mow

I’ve heard of all the cuts to operations and car departments, but always thought the tracks always need repairs and thought I might be ok. Hell no!, MOW is going to get thinned down to the bone! One section gang to cover a whole district. This... — read more 

NLR

Another round of layoffs is eminent per Mo. This dude is on fire with information. Thank's for the heads up. Get ready ramp for a reduction.

Just Asking

What reason is there now for working at UP? They got rid of the upward mobility almost completely. Can't become a foreman, fg, LEMT, LMMT, or even retire for a lot of people. Can't even make a full paycheck these days. Carloadings are low, losing... — read more 

BMWED

Brothers and sisters The Union says they have not been approached by Union Pacific and that the company is lying. They claim they will NOT allow a pay cut and that our agreement says nothing about pay cuts. The railroads will be told NO pay... — read more 

STL biggest switch customer no more

Biggest switching customer in STL Mississippi Lime changing to third party vendor, Uprr will get lime cars eventually, Customer had enough BS FROM Uprr approx mid yr done deal. They have other options can move cars to bnsf if behavior continues

Proviso yard had their first manager fired!!

Proviso yard manager had it’s first manager fired for high balling cars with FRA defects broken ladders bad wheels it’s about time they get caught watch out other UP points!!

Roseville mechanical department

More layoffs coming to Roseville , many people out on medical, but that won't save us guys. Thats what happens when the Union rep goes to manager position. Good luck all.

Union Pacific running off more customers. Blaming coronavirus. Cold Connect shut down. Doesn't look good for Loup Logistics subsidiary

Union Pacific shutters operation of multimodal service Cold Connect Customers were notified early May 8 that Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) was ceasing operations of its multimodal service Cold Connect, which offered end-to-end transportation service... — read more 

Tucson super GF is gonna get someone k--led...

Tucson originating train is blue flagged and getting air tested....super gets onboard and asks the crew if they could go ahead and knock off the brakes in an effort to be in position to depart sooner..... He learned a new rule that day The man... — read more 

Covid 19

Does anyone know the amount to claim through the RRB for being off for covid with UP? Is it a basic day?

A vanity post

You know what? People come here to get the latest updates on UPRR. And all they get are uneducated id–ts thinking they are the most important POS in railway industry. If you have information, pls post what you know. If not, just read and move... — read more 

North Platte Mechanical To Furlough 15% All Crafts

Thank to the huge amount of union brother and sisters volunteering to take undertime, UP has easily made the decision to make a cut of 15% across the board for all crafts, effective May 30th. Congrats Union Leaders for making this happen and calling... — read more 

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ARASA WINS Round 1

Don't count out the ARASA craft at UP just yet. ARASA won it's 1st round in courts this past week. Hope all is still paying their dues. They possibly could get reinstated on UP property as early as June 9.

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Lance suspend the dividend

We are all pulling on the same rope trying to move this company forward, you have closed shops, have forced pay cuts, cut maintenance. Maybe suspending the dividend like a lot of other companies ( ford, gm, Boeing, most of the airlines ) is a... — read more 

mo--n.

mo–ns ran and closed Jenks shop. I hope those same mo–ns don’t wander to the ramp. We in NLR are running out of options

RIP WEST COLTON

I overheard a few top tier executives talking, or should I say chuckling over the fact that there, and I quote, " bout to drop the hammer on dis m-f-. Its coming sooner than you think, they dont want anyone to qualify for next years vacation. So if... — read more 

Making a complain

Please, don't make anonymous complains management will know who did. If making a complain is required give your name. Be part of a protected class and avoid any kind of potential ritaliation.

Palestine car shop

Today 30 minutes before quitting time Omaha called, they abolished the bottom four men. Palestine has lost 34 jobs in jus over a year, not 30 day imaginary furloughs

Good News and Bad News

First the bad news. Deeper cuts are on the way. The good news is they’re getting to the sweet spots on the rosters where the employees are the least productive, have most claimed injuries and need the most management. Those of us left will enjoy the... — read more 

Unemployment

So anyone filed their unemployment packets yet and figured how much they are going to be receiving for the time being? Run into any issues trying to file for it?

What a joke

Go look at NS layoff page none of this bull$hit talk about hotdogs, acting like hulk hogan or some other wrestling character, no petty bull$hit about grammar or spelling. They are actually communicating and using the site in a good way not treating... — read more 

Albina is a joke

This place can not fix a damn thing. Total id–ts in all crafts and management.

So Is part 2 round of layoffs is over?

Seen only shut down couple shops temporarily but subject to open in one month. So actually no ones been really furloughed. They should of done it like our shop and take voluntary time off, to save eachother even though its like hardley no units to... — read more 

IAM union brothers

Solidarity, right? Since our union leadership is constantly doing good things for us lol......how bout all the unions distribute our dues to people that need them during corona? I mean, I know my union isn’t doing shoot for me during this time. So... — read more 

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