Hinkle is more than likely done with Vena showing up by end of February. Why else would he be coming? Only hump yard in the whole PNW and it’s likely done. No one is safe.

Anyone else wanna throw something at the TV during Lance's little cold snap thank you message? Pos had the balls to say he loves the employees as they furlough hundreds of us.

Bottom line up front: Mr. Fritz gutted UPRR's HQ engineering staff from 200 to about 100 in October, including the layoff of the VP of Engineering Design (over 30 years of experience thrown out the door). UPRR was already seriously understaffed in... — read more 

If you do, they will simply close your shop. You’re making it easy for them.

Does anyone know of the positions/jobs that will be cut in the Kansas City Diesel shop, and yard /train crew jobs? Haven’t heard much on this location as of yet.

But from what I could tell the safest places to be located seem to be...... Houston/Dallas (Mexico and the gulf) Los Angeles basin (ports of LA and LB) Chicago (gateway to the NE) Again not saying these areas haven't been hit yet or won't be hit but... — read more 

It’s official. Roseville cutting 17 carmen Monday

I haven't seen any coverage about Union Pacific layoffs in the national media, has anyone else? GM just announced yesterday that they're laying 4000 white collar workers off. If I understand correctly, UP's intention is to reduce their operating... — read more 

Visitors today in np, was wondering if there are any facts to be known?

Well after this round, we say so long to all the newly hired guys from the last couple of years. Sad to see so many motivated and hard working younger people being pushed aside. They will survive and find better jobs based on their skill and desire... — read more 

It's hard to think about losing a job I have been at 14 years to a CEO who has been there 3 years lol.....I will not be coming back under any circumstances

Heard some stuff went down in NLR and PB. Anyone heard of massive layoffs there?

26 Machinist 26 Electricians 5 MSO will be giving notice on Feb 5th of furloughs.

Roseville lost more mechanical employees today...

I found out today I am getting laid off Feb. 12 This is real , not fake news !

Judging by what ‘ve seen and heard this is going to be a turbulent year, as the majority of changes are going to be made to align the company with the 2020 plan. I get that the company needs to change, but they could have, at least, given us a... — read more 

Stop worrying and speculating whether or not layoffs are going to happen. If it happens, it happens, it's not the end of the world. You were looking for a job when you found this one, and it won't be the end of your life if you end up getting... — read more 

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/omaha-if-youre-a-millennial-move-here-now-300788041.html

Is it going away or could they add a 2nd Hump to the yard due to consolidation? I dunno just curious.

Parsons Yardmasters were eliminated on 1/28, just found out today. Mto sent out broadcast message to all K.C. crews regarding yarding instructions.

Just heard mic jobs out with the shop.

Coming to work for UP I was so thankful. I thought to myself; finally a CAREER not just a job. A career with amazing pay and even better benefits. Being of construction background, that was a blessing for me and my family. I was so appreciative for... — read more 

I know that the layoffs in February are at this point only a rumor, but the rumors these days turn out to be true all too often, so I have to ask what extent off layoffs can we expect? Has anyone heard any talk on numbers? I know that this year will... — read more 

Several years ago RJ cormen was welcomed into the Tucson yard and build a really nice shop and mingled with management. Old head always said this was the start of the mechanical department being cut and downsizing same as SP. Now that seems to be... — read more 

I heard there might be more layoffs today. I really hope that's not true, though, I'm getting really tired of constantly stressing over this. Anybody here knows more?

This is for those in the UPC. Original target was 10% but Mr CN himself has pushed for 20% this go around. Not sure what the packages were the last time; only heard they would be the same.

Rumor has it he's visiting the LA shops on Thursday....anyone know if this is true?

Since the heat at the UP daycare went out, senior management has decided to capitalize on this labor source going forward. IT has started assigning user IDs to kids at the daycare to do manual review. Because it's an educational opportunity, UP can... — read more 

My contract doesn't say I have to have eight hours of work billed a day. If it takes two hours for them to get my locomotive parked that's on them. I show up on time give them eight hours of my life and accomplish what I can during my shift. To the... — read more 

That's the largest problem we as craftsmen have. We want to blame the company for everything that has happened. We allowed this to happen by only doing a certain amount of work and saying that's it for the day. We should condone members that go out... — read more 

Hearing Cheyenne yard might be severely slashed to just bare bones Anyone else heard that

The UP has elimated yardmasters at Butler and Global 3. The yardmasters at Yard Center will now take over the duties of Global 1 making them responsible for both yards. Another craft that soon will be eliminated

Anyone have any thoughts about Vena showing as the current CEO under the company officers section on the Union Pacific Wikipedia page?

The butler shop just walked out all the Carman