Going to work on a daily basis wondering if we have a job. Let alone PSR "work more with less." A disaster in someone getting hurt or killed constantly worrying.. watching us with binoculars, FTXing, trying to find "reasons" to thin out the... — read more
Vena
How long did UP sign him up for? I heard one year.
What if lance was on the show Hidden Boss?
Remember how all the ceos used to go undercover and at the end act all surprised and disappointed that managers weren’t treating employees with respect? If Lance was on he’d get p-ss-d at the managers for taking off days and for not firing more... — read more
The Furlough at UP- the ultimate scam
Furloughs were always present in this industry and It’s within the rights of the company to perform them. However, I suspect that UP is using furloughs as an instrument to get people to quit on their own, or forcing them to find other jobs so the... — read more
Thank you Mr. Vena and Mr. Fritz!!!!
What a great business model.......stock going down, morale in the c-apper, no add ons, customers mad, .....and dwell skyrocketting!!!! Way to be leaders!!! Any thoughts????
Link Article Recap the mess
https://www.progressiverailroading.com/union_pacific/article/Its-taking-a-team-effort-for-Union-Pacific-to-roll-out-its-version-of-PSR--56940
Running the company to the ground
Every time they post a "progress report" for Unified Plan 2020 on MyUP, the stats are worse than last year, and nowhere near the goals of 2019. Surely the powers that be are smart enough to understand that yes, they are running the company into the... — read more
Chopping block Kansas City?
Anyone know what’s on the chopping block after Fritz and Vena left Kansas City today? I’m sure they’ve made some decisions of what’s next to be cut?
R.I.P. Work ethic
I once thought it was okay to go the extra mile because that is who I am. After all these years working in an environment such as UP, watching lazy people getting paid to do nothing, I still held onto that idea that I should fix what I saw or replace... — read more
RIP Brazos, RiP UP
https://www.kbtx.com/content/news/Union-Pacific-scales-back-work-on-new-train-yard-in-Mumford-507750731.html
Pine Bluff and NLR having auctions
Apr 15 Pine Bluff auction Apr 16 NLR auction http://www.adamsauctions.com/ Not sure why UP isn't using Blackmon to auction this time.
Big Boy is finally restored!!
I cannot wait to see this ole timey choo choo in action. Best part about it is that im out of a job so i have plenty of time to go see it. I might even follow it around its tour, like a locomotive groupie. God Bless you Big Boy, i love you!!!!!!
Longer trains but no operational agility
I’ve noticed on several places on this board, when people asked how is the company planning to produce better results with a lesser headcount and less locomotives in operation, some folks replied that they see better efficiency in longer trains and... — read more
Is somebody lying to all of us?
Our department was told that they will meet the 30% with attrition this year. That logically tells me we are done. Is somebody lying to all of us? And if they are, why would I stick around with people who can’t be trusted? What game is this exactly?... — read more
Is Fort Worth’s hours changing?
I heard today that the start times are changing. 8-4, 4-12, 12-8 can anyone confirm this.
Layoffs done?
It’s been quiet in our area. (IT)I believe we have met what Vena wants. Layoffs are done for us right? How come noone is saying anything or happy about that?
Cutting the workforce and keeping the management
I don’t agree with it but I can understand the logic of layoffs and what they want to do with the company with a lesser workforce. What I can’t understand is why, other than a few scapegoats, the managerial structure wasn’t really touched the... — read more
BN AND UP DENVER SHOPS.
I work for B.N. Just heard Vena will be at the B.N. yard in Denver then B.N. and group will visit 2 other sites. 36 street up yard and North yard Denver. I think we maybe taking over all off Denver and moffit in exchange for other site.
Layoffs
I have been told by several different higher up with Uncle Pete that the plan is to layoff until the RR fails. Then bring it back. Sounds like insider trading, cause your own stock to plumit, buy it back, fix your RR, sell then walk away
Will they ever call us back?
Does anyone have any idea if they will ever call back the furloughed workers?
BNSF Job Postings
I have seen the postings on BNSF’s website drop from 60 open positions, all the way down to 13 over the last three months. Looks like they’re snatching up all the good talent that has left UP. Smart move, if you ask me.
More info on this?
Shop closure in North Platte. UPFE the end of the line. Car department is next. Where did this info come from? Any truth behind it?
What about attrition?
Isn’t it dangerous to thin the workforce to the bone in the situation where the workers that got to stay have a large degree of stress and bitterness within themselves? What happens when atrition hits and the workforce is already at the bare minimum?... — read more
Brahzos
I heard Brahzos was stopped. Any updates?
Who will they manage when work force is gone?
Mechanical agreement forces cut. When do you start cutting management?
The odds of finding another job in the railroad business?
I was laid off last month from UP and as far as I can see the job market is tough. I would like that people that found new jobs after UP in the railroad business posted their experience, how tough it was, what were the challenges, how did it work... — read more
What is your location of Actual # of Mechanical Employees Furloughed?
HOUSTON Locomotive thru April total 57 people out of work. Mach- 34 Elec - 10 Mso - 11 Blmr - 1 Frmn - 1
So long
I have been working for UP for 6 years and I will be resigning here shortly to begin another job. Executive management knows nothing about running a railroad and is just a puppet at the hands of wall street. They also killed two of our Co workers... — read more
Are furloughed folks really looking for other jobs?
As a furloughed worker I found myself in a situation that the hope that they will call me back in at some point is literary preventing me from actively looking for another job. Can’t say that I was depressed, never been a lazy guy, but I still feel... — read more
Any luck in finding new jobs?
I was wondering how job hunting was going for people who were laid off by UP in the past several months? Are you having any luck? If yes, what's the situation with your pay? Is it comparable to what you received here or did you have to take a pay... — read more