All Machinist/Electricians were furloughed today. Leaving 1 position each respectfully. This is how we win together!
Beth Whited Stepping Down
https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/union-pacific-president-beth-whited-stepping-down/ Wonder how much she's still gonna pocket in "advisory" role through next year. Either way, good riddens. Still haven't forgotten the "shut your... — read more
Why does this company problem solve like this?
Years ago problem was too many managers were voluntarily stepping back down to their seniority, instead of fixing the causes why managers w/ actual craft experience would rather demote themselves out of management, they just hire inexperienced people... — read more
Coal
Heard some rumors that the coal line will be operated by Genesee and Wyoming short line. Any truth to this?
Abraham Lincoln Locomotive
They're unveiling a new Abraham Lincoln locomotive today in North Little Rock and employees have been told to not come to the ceremony. Imagine working on a locomotive that you're not allowed celebrate being unveiled. What a joke. I guess they want... — read more
Nice looking 4 way cameras at Gemco.
We have 2 sets of cameras on white trailers posted up around the yard office here at Gemco,California yard office. Lots of homeless bike riders and graffiti taggers messing up the power and some employees have had the vehicles broken into leaving... — read more
Combining Mechanical
Any points seeing a complete disaster of this choice. Our car manager left. And these locomotive managers have no clue how to process 40 bo's which would normally hover at 10-15.. they don't even know the defects let alone the who what and why to... — read more
Pound Sand
This place makes me sick. Merging locomotive and mechanical is about the stUPidest move yet but doesn't surprise me , giving people a choice to move thousands of miles away for another manager's position and a raise telks you your just another brick... — read more
2 Great articles about the UP in Railway Age!
There are 2 great articles in Railway age about Jim Vena representing us as employees and the mid west and South storm damage and how proud they are of us keeping the railroad intact. BS!!
Looks like they’re getting exactly what they want. Talk about underhanded. They don’t need to lie to us. We are mostly all adults.
Old vena and Eric Mandelblatt are going to get exactly what they’ve been waiting for. They are going to start hemorrhaging mechanical personnel. Leading us straight down the path to ruin. Don’t worry Vena, I’m sure that daddy Mandelblatt has room in... — read more
Clerical jobs
Vena doesn't think clerical work is valuable. ..they cut over 40 clerk jobs in customer service and want them to apply for some NA job they are putting up. Well if they want people paid correctly, cars billed correctly, etc. Clerks are needed and... — read more
Oh no!
Looks like even after the very select couple of buy ratings and pr with many still hold or not back in with a ceiling drop to 230 from 255, UP stock is still falling while other class 1 stocks are climbing back. Getting farther and farther from that... — read more
Another selling out of labor for cost cutting and o/r for profits
https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/central-oregon-pacific-to-take-over-union-pacific-operations-in-eugene-ore-this-weekend/
Same old song and dance.
Anything to make Black Rock - I mean Black Heart , Happy........ just another pump and dump kick backs who's going to buy my next private jet company.
Union Pacifc CEO "comfortable" working through tariffs
I saw this article posted by Freightwaves today and really wasn't surprised at all at the sheer level of arrogance the CEO has. It's either that or this CEO is just madly in love with himself. The whole article was the same ol sh1t he usually talks... — read more
Sick and tired of the uncertainty
I hope this reaches upper people. Little over 20 years ago I started my career and believe it or not I liked my job. Now the stupid way this place is ran most everyone is scared to do anything. Me and the wife 2 weeks ago were thinking about buying... — read more
Open letter to Jim Vena
Jim, The management structure in mechanical could be further streamlined and I have an idea that might hold some merit. When we went through our first major restructuring in 2019, all mechanical foreman positions were eliminated to retain... — read more
What is going on ?
Nothing like working for company that literally tells us nothing ,,,…..,,,,, Why ? And what for ?
Changes we know from the last week
Here are changes I’ve heard of across the network over past couple weeks..add your for sure changes to the comments… Head of HDC walked out on her own “quit” CSRs have been advised their jobs are being abolished in the near future. — read more
Getting Slim on lower management?
The question is introduced to ask why management that have worked at U.P. for years have been cut just to go back to the craft to retire? Also a once terrible director has been given a management job in Little Rock, when there are better people for... — read more
Is it worth going back
Been offered a position to go back don’t know if it’s a good idea.
Today is the day!!
Big meeting today in Omaha announcement of an individual retiring followed by all locations having meetings with their managers and the implementation of reduction and consolidation of jobs and titles. More to come after meeting. Stay tuned
Targeted Layoffs?
Heard from multiple folks from the glass palace that “targeted layoffs” will happen next week. Buckle up!
Heartland Unit Management.
I'm not sure who actually wrote the latest message to the service unit. Regardless, the number of spelling and grammatical errors is frelling embarrassing. It reads like an elementary school paper. It's obvious from the tone and composition that the... — read more
“This isn’t your grandfather’s railroad”
That statement is UP 100%. When previous generations worked here, it was something to be proud of. The railroad took care of them and offered good lifetime employment. They were also treated with respect. Now, nothing like that. That is why morale is... — read more
March Layoffs
Any more details on date / who? Some on here said 11th, another just sometime this week. Glass palace only, or all over? Whatever happens - best hope that the good workers will stay.
Employee appreciation day or lack there of..
It’s National appreciation day today. What your leaders doing to appreciate the team today? I don’t see nothing here at UPC this far…what a shame!
Ides of March!
Beware of the Ides of March! 200 to go from the Crystal Palace sometime next week. Let’s hope for DEI to die and not just out of favor employees.
More Cuts in March Venasux
Multiple sources in various departments stating they’re looking at more resource cuts. Hatchet falling in March 2025. Anyone else hear more specifics??
Anything left at Palestine Texas?
Been hearing its being closed for years now. Has it been reduced already? Just heard more rumors again going to be closed before april. How many poeple left there and going to be furloughed.
Production
For every hose support you change throw two away. Stop stealing for them. They do not care about you. The car owners need to be aware they are getting robbed. They are going to increase your production number every year regardless. They aren’t going... — read more
It's time to say goodbye!
When I started years ago at the UP, I was met with some nice folks and a lot of questionable management. Today, I'm not even sure what I'm dealing with there anymore. You have too many new people walking around aimlessly, and management doing sneaky... — read more
Heads up!
I've been hearing about places being quietly shut down. I know this is true because of a place that I used to work at was just shut down.
Mechanical
MSO craft has taken over 9414 over most locations by now. Anyone know if this includes outbound departure air brakes and PTC test? Also, how did this takeover affect the other crafts. Post your cons and pros here. Thanks!
Gator
Effective October 2025, all locals, switchers, in Lake Charles, Kinder, Orange, and Beaumont will be handled by BNSF - Genesis Wyoming contractors. BNSF will report to Orange, Texas to go on duty for these jobs.
Reorganization?
Is there a reorg underway? Been hearing things.
House of cards
A lot of uneasy looking mangers walking around- something is going on !
Big layoffs coming in Texas
More big cutoffs are coming to Texas , where they have the lowest paid TEY trip rates and low paid everything and don't fix the tracks and ya get 7 pages of FORM A's the printer throws at you when you come to work on the Austin and Del Rio... — read more
CHICAGO UP/METRA SPLIT
Everyone place your bids and choose wisely if you signed your attestation forms. I’m not going to commuter - Metra has been reported within the last few months to be facing financial woes and time off, health insurance, FMLA, etc is in the... — read more
Beware
Get off this site everyone working class It is compromised by Omaha !