I will be making more than I would working for UP. I do not want to undermine my union brothers, but they did not stand by me so I have no choice.
Divide and conquer works.
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do What you need to do because the chance of you getting called back are slim, and even if you do get called back for what? To be furloughed again! if your a young one, get educated and get away from this toxic place! Trust me when I tell you this? I’ve been fired, re- hired, ftx to death ,map2 and I know I’m one of the hardest workers at my location but they could care less, I have 15 years at u.p and I’m still always looking over my back
Don't feel bad about undermining anyone. You have to look out for yourself and your family first.
it has been a long time since the railroad unions were powerful enough to do anything. over the years they made deals with the devil at the expense of the younger generations until they became virtually obsolete. most of the real protections you have now such as FR and UR are federally mandated. the unions may have had some involvement in getting it, but they exaggerate their contribution. any talk of any sort of a strike in this era is immediately met with laughter as it should be. yes, the last time the union went on strike the president immediately brought everyone back to work, and after that the union just gave up. there were no major lawsuits filed over the unions right to strike or any fuss made by unions in the media. just ok boss back to work and we'll never strike again and we apologize for any inconvenience we may have caused. oh and thank you Mr. CEO for the employee pride locomotive as president of the union i'd like to be the first one to ride and may i say how what a good job you're doing.
Where did you get a job at, we are all lookin to jump ship brother, just because were not in the same union anymore doesnt mean we cant be brothers, or even more, wink wink. Come see my webcam at Tallhotandhorny69.org
Your "union brothers" don't pay your bills. Do what you have to do.
UP is a miserable place to work and there is no future with the company. You're better off where you are.
Good luck.