Good luck everybody!
Walked Out of The Harriman Dispatch Center after 17 years
17 years and walked out. Part of Unifed 2020 plan. Corporate Greed.
When will it be enough?
Union Pacific is doing well. It's doing really well. Yet layoffs continue. What is it they expect to achieve? Are they really that hungry for more profits? When will it be enough? Will it ever be enough? Or is this our reality now - fear of layoffs... — read more
Layoffs today, yes or no?
Does anybody know what's going on? Will there be layoffs today as somebody said or no?
Get rid of Foreman's and planner's
Identify the foreman's that cause and make more problems then there worth that should've been fired 10xs over, that have no clue of what there suppose to do or how to manage there workers time that have tons of E.E.O. complaints that refuse to read... — read more
Don’t be afraid of getting laid off be afraid of not
It’s not hard to find a better place. UP is no longer the holy grail it once was. I’m starting to think the ones who are laid off are the ones who are spared because all of those people’s work still exists and needs to be done. Those left to pick up... — read more
Lincoln who founded the UP would have been 210 years old tomorrow the 12th.
So what will the UP do to honor the founding father’s birthday?
Moore at KC alone. Not sure if good or bad
So far nothing has happened. But I guess we shall see what the future brings for KC diesel shop
Layoffs have no end at UP
Layoffs and the fear of them are now a constant state for the UP workers. We all need to be prepared because they will cut as much as they can to the level in which the company can operate functionally. This whole year has been labeled as a... — read more
Is this true?
Have some people been told to reapply right after being laid off? I was told by a guy who really has zero reason to lie to me that some of the younger employees were offered this option during their notifications. I don't understand, if that's true... — read more
Tuesday, 12th - The next big one
Lots of information points to tomorrow as the day. HR is prepping for a big day tomorrow. We can't stop the events, but we can make it harder on management. Word has it they will have a tough time getting through all of the layoffs in 1 day. Work... — read more
Has anyone heard anything about MBO trains.
Was just wondering if anyone has heard if there still going to be working MBO in the shop's
Non Agreement workforce reductions?? How was your bonus and raise compared to previous years?
What departments are making personnel reductions this week? Talked my to supervisor Friday and my bonus was about the same as previous years but raise was less than normal...should be an interesting week system wide.
Pension Buyout Offer
Was at UP in a manager roll for 17 years, 11 them on UP Pension with salary between 96k and 108K. Got a packet in the mail with an offer for a buyout of 61K to an IRA. Lowball offer.
UP Special Agent a thing of the past ?
So the latest is the Special Agent is a thing of the past. Is this true? A year ago there were over 220 Agents nation wide, and that number has all most been reduced by 50% UP Police is all ready spread so thin to the point that the job can’t... — read more
4 Locomotives back on service at Hinkle
Hinkle brought on Friday 4 locomotives back to service due to no power available to build trains , this was a underground movement without telling or asking Omaha about it , no tasks to sign off to any craft or foremans just to not change the... — read more
Article: What HR Won't Tell You About Employee Layoffs, Downsizing, and Reductions in Force
Women, minorities and older workers may be impacted at disproportionate rates overall. https://toughnickel.com/business/What-HR-Wont-Tell-You-About-Employee-Layoffs-Downsizing-and-Reductions-In-Force
MOP’s and MYO’s are next
If I was an MOP or MYO I would be planning on getting a call very soon...you are next on the Hit List
18th or 19th?
Heard rumor about another 30% mechanical cut the on the 18th or 19th.. Anybody know about this?
Kansas City Neff Yard
Vena, Moor, Smith, and Givens are coming to Kansas City next week. I hope we keep our jobs.
Pine Bluff shutting down
https://www.pbcommercial.com/news/20190207/union-pacific-officials-say-pb-shop-closing
EAST YARD IN SAN ANTONIO
I heard eventually no more yard jobs at SO216. It will be turned into locomotive storage like it was years ago. Yard masters and management are also next to be cut in San Antonio.
The workers that don’t do actual railroading are in constant danger of being cut?
I haven’t been at UP for a very long time, but I saw everything that was happening in the past months. I do an office job and the folks at my office are generally stressed out all of the time, as they are afraid for their jobs. There is even a saying... — read more
UPRR Should Not Be Allowed to Paint U.S. Flag on Locomotives; Read and Think About It
Simply put, UPRR should not have the right to paint a U.S. flag on its locomotives, nor use the trademarked "Building America" message. I really think this is a pressure point where politicians, especially left leaning ones, could conceivably get on... — read more
Heritage Fleet is in Thin Ice!!
Jim Vena is going to be taken the Heritage Fleet train out next week. The rumor going around is this will be last train that comes out of the shops.. I don’t know how many people are employed over there, but I am hoping the best for the whole shop... — read more
How are cuts determined?
I can't speak to Union. I am not familiar enough, but I imagine similar b.s. At least during this round of cuts, Is it who you know? Is it who you nodded your head yes to? Is it how much you make ? Is it how how much seniority you have? Is it how... — read more
Save $ - I have some ideas
How many trips do people take to ALL DAY events out of state and call them "meetings" or "planning" It's sad to see people losing jobs while they continue with this. How many out of state or in state for that matter "conferences" does one really need... — read more
Severance payments
I haven't seen it spelled out anywhere, so I want to share the severance information from the last round of layoffs, hope it can put someone else's mind at ease. I believe that any one of you can be back on your feet in under 4 months. 12th is what... — read more
HINKLE HUMP GONE
The hump at Hinkle is going away very soon. Along with the hostlers, more yardmasters most RCO jobs, more carman and roundhouse. I have less then 10 years seniority and I think I am going to be looking for work...brutal!!!
Glass Palace Clean Up
Next week is clean up time. It's here. If you don't believe me, don't care. It's a fact Jack.
Mic, managers, craft transers
A lot of people complain about the unions but a lot of there problems is they help to much. They let MIC, manager, craft transfers pay union dues, cheap job insurance. Maybe the unions need to deal more with there active members. When you go manager... — read more
ALBINA
Any truth to Albina being in trouble..
North Platte Nebraska
Just heard a rumour that all the MYO's in North Platte are done on January 28 has anyone heard anything about that.
Long term, the pain will get worse and worse
I do not want to start an argument, I am just telling you what I saw. My salary and the salary of an employee I personally know went down. We lost our railroad retirement board benefits. We also lost the job security of working for the company... — read more
We have no one to blame but ourselves
Maybe if you had been doing your job instead of finding ways to get out of work they’re would be no reason to cut jobs. This has been brewing for years. It’s not like UP suddenly decided to reduce jobs. I came from private sector working my a$$ off... — read more