Here on our piece of the Railroad we are having units breakdown ie traction motors catching fire etc etc. God help us all

March 18 notice for lay off 16 people , 8 machinist ,5 electricians , 3 labors.

The Railroad Workers United union has announced that it is challenging Union Pacific’s decision to streamline operations by laying off workers, including a number who are employed by the company in Pine Bluff. Precision Scheduled Railroading, as UP’s... — read more 

I mean this only to encourage. I was laid off in January. I have had 5 job offers all of which are similar or better paying with a better schedule. I was a Carman for 8 years and I don't have a degree. There are tons of jobs out there so don't think... — read more 

If a person wants to get the current state of working conditions at Union Pacific look no further than the review comments for UP on the Indeed job site. Very telling!

Heard NLR was planning another layoff. If this is tire what's the numbers and date?

I wonder how long will it take Union Pacific leadership to realize that profit at all cost will end up destroying the company in the end. And then to realize that in that case there will be no profit at all for anybody, including them? One would... — read more 

Has anyone done any all or partial withdraw from the 401k without a hardship? Seems every time I attempt to reach out to Vanguard or do anything on the site, it is blocked. I'd like to know my options, but seems Vanguard / UP makes it extremely... — read more 

Most of our locations just got hit with another round of cuts. We had 4 machinist and 3 electricians. Our location isn't using our locomotives. We only have a few actually moving. With this being said, it looks like our yard may be shut down next... — read more 

Is anyone in Omaha willing to share what company they went to after UP, or what companies they are interviewing at? The same question goes for anyone you know leaving UP.

Miracle of the Hudson pilot Sully talking about conflicts of interest between FAA and Boeing. Sounds like the relationship between the FRA and UP. FRA slacking on their job and the safety managers at UP are the same people responsible for production... — read more 

Yes, this is a layoff page, but this is an emergency stituation. Nebraska is not a high population state so the media has largely ingored the enormity of the situation. Please, WE NEED HELP About 2/3 of the state is flooded, roads and bridges washed... — read more 

I mean realistically, not the standard kompany kool-aid that we are doing more with less. I see that trains are held up in yards and out of the system, so I ask with what percentage of trains are we operating with compared to the situation before the... — read more 

People have started quitting left and right. UP created work environment that is so bad that people are not even waiting to be laid off - they are running away from the toxicity and constant fear of losing a job unexpectedly on their own. Which, when... — read more 

Tomorrow the company will make the announcement, effective March 2, all 3 crafts have been notified already.

Has the South Morrill yard or Service track been affected by the closing of the South Morrill locomotive shop?

Ive noticed lack of FRA presence if any at all since psr started its massive layoff launch. Is it that far out to think maybe there in bed with U.P and Blackrock? Anyone else find this conspicuous? They say he who has the gold makes the rules and... — read more 

Their service will no longer be needed.

Many of us don’t like to hear this, but for me this looks like the recipe for the company that the leadership is trying to implement. First they want to eliminate any logg time employees in the areas that don’t have connections with actual railroadin... — read more 

Boy that's gonna make a good paycheck...guess I'll layoff for a trip or two now. Thanks UP!!

I was talking to a friend over the weekend about Union Pacific and constant layoffs in a time of good results, and he said his old company used to do that all the time - get rid of people in anticipation of a downturn. But when you think about, it's... — read more 

Unions do allow a lazy slob to get by ,but ,if the unions are completely eliminated and your"boss "doesn't like the way you look,act,or any other reason that has absolutely nothing to do with your abilities or performance.....not good, benifits and... — read more 

You wanna make money fast? Outsource.

They have done layoffs based on who management thinks will get them furthest already. They have done layoffs based on who is close to retirement or vesting. They have done layoffs that help "friends" get to certain positions. When will they do... — read more 

They’ve been cutting every 2-4 weeks at Hinkle in preparation for the closure. They’ll keep a couple guys per shift to take care of run through trains. All work will be sent elsewhere, Albina/Roseville. If you work at Hinkle and are not the top 2-3... — read more 

Trains by passing Roseville. How’s that going

Any idea on who could be laid off next? Any specific department, poition, worker type? Are any more facilities scheduled for closure? Any info at this point could be valuable.

Fellow workers... After being let go , life is better, I have a new job and now have Saturdays and Sundays off...The pay is a dollar an hour less but with weekends off I am happy ...hang in there, life can be better without UP...will never be going... — read more 

Due to the mass late deliveries on key customers, company CEO's from such as UPS are demanding immediate results. UP executives are currently scrambling not to lose business with large corporations of such. A meeting will be held on Tuesday the 19th... — read more 

Like the title says... the business cars were sitting in the bypass track in FW today. Right at the head of the train was none other than a CSX locomotive! Dont think anything else needs to be said...

I’m no a person that has a business education, so maybe I don’t have a clue what I’m talking about, but I know the essence of the railroad if quite simple: the more you transport, the more money you earn. That being said, I can’t get it through my... — read more 

Is Anyone starting to pay attention to the number of derailments for Union Pacific? Many since the start of their new great plan to cut employees. Nice! Way to go UP for risking lives, not only for your poor employees that work hard for you only to... — read more 

Union Pacific got me out of a serious jam back in the day, i was flat broke and struggling with financial and personal issues. If it wasnt for the job i have now i cant even imagine where i would be. The work is easy, pay is what you make it and i... — read more 

Some people see the furlough as the lesser of two evils, I saw it too at the time it happened. As time goes by I realise that it’s basically a layoff with a false sense of hope, which prevents one from actively searching for a new job. So basically... — read more 

Just heard that all people that have FMLA and have used 50% or more are being looked at for termination for abuse. With the Orange one in office, there is no way they can be protected. Thank yourselves.