Maintenance guys should agree though, that the amount of damage being done to the fleet due to lack of basic maintenance, will take years to play out.
Layoffs
So its been quite for while. No Lance no Vena. And someone put the 3k less employees was a lie. Are we safe now. North Platte very busy. Anyone hear anything. Are foreman going back to floor. Im guessing layoffs done for 2020.
Burn Rate?
I know U.P. has a lot of Math teachers so can someone explain this to me? Like write it out so i can understand how to solve it. I want to get a better understanding of what my goals are. I'm serious guys.
NLR CAR manager. Anyone know what the qualifications or selection process for this position?
Does it require a spirometry test?
Let’s all try to get on the same page
Hey let’s try to use this page to benefit those of us left as agreement workers advantage if anyone sees or hears shady $hit going down at their location share it here no matter what craft you might be. In the end we all are here to get a paycheck... — read more
Facility improvements any other news sound off on local news
Hearing some shops getting the beautification treatments to make the location “look better”. Glass palace making visits any shops getting closed? Share anything your hearing about the “good” state of business, or any new straightUP lies. Like usual... — read more
Don’t throw rocks if you live in a glass palace
What are we gonna do about this? Can’t make money without us!
Let’s strike boys
https://www.courthousenews.com/union-pacific-and-workers-sue-each-other-over-new-attendance-policy/
As a long term rail employee I am expected to, entitled to, maybe even required to bit€h and complain.
That being said, this is really boring, because there is no one else left to complain about or blame problems on but myself or a very few others. Please stick a fork in it and call it done.Auction off/ liquidate everything and pay a one time... — read more
why?
Why is there such a division between the managers and union employees? Seriously, several managers are going through the same thing as union personnel. Not every manager is a jerk who is after people to promote themselves. Quit generalizing. There... — read more
Bye
Got my bonus and stock Monday morning. Walked out Monday afternoon. Started new job Tuesday with a 40% raise. So long s—ers! Run as fast as you can from the sinking ship!
When you become a manager at Union Pacific or any railroad, you should not retain any union seniority
All these goofballs that think they're going to be the next guy with an 8% approval rating and will do anything to make it there. Then when the company screws them over they want to crawl back to the union and be a regular worker again. Forget... — read more
1 Man Crew
On UP Website and Union confirmation. Conductots on trains will be a thing of the past sooner than later. Prepare yourselves accordingly. This is not rumor nor hyperbole.
Union Pacific is in competition with local farmers. Hiring day laborers standing on the corner at Home Depot.
Guess this is what’s it come to gentlemen. Maybe they’ll find their next VP .
Old Agreements useless
Let the changes begin This round is going to be interesting what the union gives up!! FEDERAL COURT REQUIRES NEGOTIATIONS OVER TRAIN CREW STAFFING ARLINGTON, VA (Feb. 13, 2020) – The National Railway Labor Conference announced today that a... — read more
What’s the new rumors
So apparently there wasn’t enough takers for the new manager positions they created, hearing rumors of possible callbacks, overtime getting called like crazy, shop closures or yard closures, share what you’ve heard keep the bull$hit to a minimum
MOW
There is a company taking maintenance and welding activity in California,Oregon and Arizona names Loram. This is a true statement.
North Platte
At Bailey Yard, about 80 foremen jobs are going to be eliminated, replaced by half as many managers, part of the 3,000 job cuts that Union Pacific plans to make this year across its system. Company officials announced their plan to cut jobs and... — read more
BNSF/Hinkle
I wouldn't put it past BNSF to pick up Hinkle because as was mentioned it's in a prime area and could really help their Company. I think that's the core issue with the UP and their coming late to the party approach on PSR. Their major hubs are... — read more
When those sell out firemen go back to craft
Make sure you make them pay for all the times they sold out their union bros. Teach them a good lesson.
Newly revised attendance policy
Just sent out a new attendance chart for tey etc. very punitive to road crews based on a pt system. Extra boards , yrd crews etc. Just gave another reason for the new guys to jump ship and for new hires not to come on board.
What’s new
Managers being shipped to new locations, layoff rumors, locomotives being pulled out of storage share anything you’ve heard or seen here try to keep the bull$hit to a minimum folks
Feb. 13th or Feb 20 layoffs Omaha Corporate - IT only
Feb 13 is scheduled date. Feb 20 is the backup date. You will notice additional meetings this week for management. They were told 30% is not met. Contractors are counted in the total numbers to be laid off. But the layoffs do not include... — read more
NLR has snitches??
Rumor has come down that the guys pulled from service was a direct connection with the couple of jock straps running up stairs to the director whining.. The entire shop is leaning toward 3 individuals responsible for this!!
Alfalfa Yard in El Paso will meet its demise
February 11th will be fritz second trip to El Paso in about a month. It’s over for you poor saps in El Paso, this yard is gonna Be closing soon as have so many other.
Wall Street starting to get reality
Excerpt today from A Wall Street Analyst today Manpower UPRR Compensation and benefits expense was $1.0 billion, down 18% Y/Y. At 34% of total operating costs, compensation and benefits was Union Pacific's largest expense item. The company has... — read more
Injuries up 35%
Was sad to read the injuries went up. Hope they get well soon.
A few words on UP manager qualifications
There may be more people in management at UP with degrees from known diploma mills and other inflated credentials than at any other company of equivalent size and value. Here's a quick guide to determining if your manager's qualifications are... — read more
Overtime and layoffs
So what locations are still calling overtime, any more layoffs rumblings beside the foreman and foreman general positions going away in April.
Time to go
After almost 10 years, today is my last day working for this company. They just don’t know it is my last day. They wouldn’t give me a two week notice, why should I give them one?
Has anyone noticed?
We used to be an old Southern Pacific shop for over a century. Union Pacific clearly stated when they took over that they purchased the track rights and nothing more. Best I can remember, the Surface Transportation Board forced them to keep shop and... — read more
IRS Tax Refund
Does anyone have any updates on the IRS tax refund? Up says it’s on the IRS and won’t answer any questions related to the refund. It was supposed to be paid out by now????
So what's going on with the foreman jobs.
Was a locomotive foreman for 27 years and have recently retired and can't believe the union are allowing this dismantling of the arasa union . What the F are you thinking. This could be beginning of the end. STRIKE !!!!!
West Colton 4 life
Whats the latest on the WCT? Seems like they have raised the bar as far as producing. Some might even say there untouchable. But whats really going on?
Locals
Does U.P. run any locals anymore?
Hiring train crews
Actively trying to eliminate us and yet UP just posted openings for train crew In Rawlins, Green River and St Paul. Maybe things are on the up and up. Probably not. But a guy can dream right?
Quiet
Where’s Vena? Haven’t heard him in a while. Besides the foreman cuts about to happen and them closing the Hump at Davidson yard it’s been quiet. Is the end near? Can we relax and not have to worry about having a job next week?