How much ahead do managers know about layoffs at a certain location? Ours has been acting really nervous and jumpy since yesterday, and I'm starting to worry we might be next...

Has the FRA been bought? There lack of presence in the last few months makes one wonder if there in bed with BlackRock. Goverment regulation should take precedence over all, but i believe there integrity can be bought for the right price. What a sick... — read more 

Pulling SD60 out of storage. 6 SD60 just pulled into Denver North Yard. They all have RX s against them. What a joke. FAIL

I just can’t stop thinking why would anyone in their right mind take a perfectly good and profitable railroad company and turn it into what it has become today. Has greed blinded them to the point that they can’t make rational decisions and see that... — read more 

I recently got a job working for UPS in KS and it's a great work environment. UP is just a selfish company for it's stockholders.

I have heard from a very reliable source that Jim Vena is taking over Lance Fritzes position as CEO. This is real and it is happening. They have been butting heads for awhile now and Blackrock Inc is putting there money on Vena. Get ready for change... — read more 

I was offered a job outside the railroad industry that is lower in pay than the curen one that i have at UP. Never thought this would be a dilemma for me, given that I like my job and I’m pretty satisfied with the pay, but this uncertainty is killing... — read more 

I can't believe that FRA is not doing it's job at all. The trains are not being inspected by carman do to the fact there are not enough left. The managers are telling foreman to let it go. There are an increase in derailments to date, and will become... — read more 

I can’t see any benefit in this restructuring. I thought they had at least some plan on how to operate with a lesser workforce, but chances are that it all comes down to the “do more with less” talk. I work at a position from which I can monitor how... — read more 

Should I give a two week notice or just quit. I was told if I put in a two week notice the UP could just fire me instead. What should I do

Risk managers in Denver just let go

5 machinist 3 electricians and 2 f/o announced for furlough effective April 17

I’m a yard worker and my location was hit pretty hard by layoffs. After that I’ve noticed that it is impossible to keep the same pace of work with a lowered headcount. Fixes take almost double the time to complete and work just keeps piling up. It... — read more 

Heard something happened there. He was just promoted to sr manager last summer.

The Scrooge is in town

Some Carmen were let go this morning in Kansas City. What other jobs are on the abolishment list in Kansas City? Does anyone know?

Any insight on individuals that are selling off stock prior to earnings release?

9 more months of cuts ladies and gentlemen. Hold tight and hope our location still stands in 2021. Precision 2021 is next yrs. slogan.

Guys, I woke up this morning and felt the need to reflect on how blessed you and I are to work for a loving and caring organization like Union Pacific Railroad. I was recently contacted by Tesla and offered a position as a lead programmer on their... — read more 

Well, it finally happened at the Ft Worth locomotive shop. A soon to be furloughed employee (Apr 5th was to be his last day) took a shop buggy out to a locomotive and proceeded to crash head on into the knuckle. Great way to ruin a recovering safety... — read more 

UP is continuously ruining peoples livelihood. Moving in hopes of a future. The railroad is being ran into a grave of disappointment. Thanks L.F. for nothing.

Vena, area vp, a s and Dupo mgm taking a tour stay tuned

With workforce and available locomotive reductions mechanical dept shops are under increased production demands, management often ignores noted safety defects and sends unsafe locomotives out on trains. We are seeing it at our shop and we know it’s a... — read more 

Proviso having visitors Tues through Thursday... we shall see the outcome

https://www.eastoregonian.com/news/local/union-pacific-layoffs-at-hinkle-yard-in-hermiston-draw-safety/article_3e56eb10-5197-11e9-93ad-07e07fbe8a36.html Someone else posted this but worth a repost. Who the hell wants to works at a place that... — read more 

Hey, I noticed Lance has an 18% approval rating as CEO on Glassdoor. Do you really think 18% of people think he’s doing a good job or did he fill out that many reviews on himself? Either way, by my count 82% of people think he is abysmal. I haven’t... — read more 

https://www.eastoregonian.com/news/local/union-pacific-layoffs-at-hinkle-yard-in-hermiston-draw-safety/article_3e56eb10-5197-11e9-93ad-07e07fbe8a36.html

How long did it take CSX to call back furloughed mechanical workers?

Is anybody feeling the intense pressure from their manager after the layoffs. We’re pressured to get things done in the same, or even at times shorter deadlines, with a significantly reduced headcount. I’m a guy who is used to working under pressure... — read more 

Thought I'd share an optimistic note for folks struggling through the Union Pacific mismanagement debacle. As an IT executive for another Omaha area corporation, I've been in panel interviews with several former UP technology professionals as... — read more