will we continue to see more executives quitting and or getting fired? the rats are jumping off the ship it seems.

Our unions are a disgrace allowing the company to go several years past due on our contracts. Then when we do get our contracts finally approved, the first portion is a penny raise so the company doesn't have to pay us back pay. Get it figured out... —  read more 

People say this with wonder, ‘profit before employees’, as if it used to be different? Profit has always been more important than employees here at UP and I don’t think anything has changed there.

How many people would come back here? My opinion is that not only will most of the people who are furloughed not return to UP, but the company will lose a lot of people who are still here expecting a pay raise in vain. Perhaps UP should consider... —  read more 

Is anyone feeling good here except those at the top?

The company is in miserable shape and its reputation is very bad. However, there are still excellent workers here who are characterized as very bad workers due to the reputation of the whole company. I knew that there were such prejudices but now... —  read more 

A new CEO was hired to take over a struggling company. The CEO who was stepping down met with him privately and presented him with three numbered envelopes. “Open these if you run into serious trouble,” he said. Well, three months later sales and... —  read more 

Congrats to everyone on all their hard work! Today we achieved the magical 55% Operating Ratio. The investors appreciate all your sacrifices. Now get back to work! 50% is next.

Wow. Guess if you like Coke it is important to never run out of supply.

At least they’re consistent.

He doesn’t understand he works for UP and is essentially meaningless. Thoughts?

https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/up-suspends-inbound-international-container-shipments-to-chicago-for-a-week/

Our days are finally here. Calling all crafts back and hiring all crafts. Come join the crew. We happy to have ya.

Saw an ad for Apprentice Freightcar repairman job openings. Is that a good job? Came to this sight to get feedback if I should even apply. Reading all these threads, i should stay away. What do you guys think..

When are they going to be call back the Facilities Electricians back in Houston ... it has almost been a year since my job got cut and there is only one Electrician taking care of the whole territory there used to be 5 Electricians.

Has anyone heard any news regarding the return of furlough mechanical employees? Is so, how many per craft and why the return? Did they get a new contract or is it that Colton can’t handle the extra work that was taken away from Los Angeles?

That is all.

Sometimes I really wonder how UP still somehow works, but anything is possible as long as there are those of us who are still here and continue to work under constant burnout. As long as there are people who will agree to such poor working... —  read more 

We’ll see how it goes. UP might actually have to abide by the law and the contract. From the article: A district court judge ordered Union Pacific on Thursday to continue its employment in Palestine as required by a prior judgement. As for what... —  read more 

It’s absurd, yet comical how dysfunctional it is.

https://www.vice.com/en/article/z3xq5w/federal-watchdog-to-study-freight-rail-safety-following-motherboard-investigation

UP not going to like this.

I’m still not sure if I would apply for jobs outside of this industry. However, it seems that I will have to because I have sent out a lot of applications and so far I haven't had much success in looking for a new job. How many job applications have... —  read more 

UP having a meeting with in the week or so to look at F&O's servicing unit's on service tracks here in Roseville and other shops like BNSF does in the east.What next!!!!!

How good do you think their job is? Who would like to be a manager at UP? Despite the fact that many believe that managers in UP do nothing, I would not like to be a manager in this company even for a single day. I can’t wait to get out of here and... —  read more 

Let’s go, time to unite brothers!

Did the strike we have been hearing about for months happen or was it just a bunch of hoiey?

A proud moment for us all.

I read that his time was up at he end of June. Well, June has come and gone now. Is he still around? Will the executive team announce he's leaving the company. I hope they do announce his departure. Him leaving I definitely want to see, but the... —  read more 

Will we actually get a safety feed or will it be another reusable water bottle like last year?

Is everything be else’s service unit imploding also? We can’t move a train by is without at least 1 revere. It seems everyone has been pushed to the limit

I believe truck drivers are the heart of the railroad. Without us how would materials and equipment get delivered. Always be safe a use the biggest strap-ons you have.

So now that they called back electricians. When will us machinist get called back heard rumor was in the works of calling back quite a few. So no more layoffs expected in North Platte i see.

First off, I don’t work for UP (I have a relative that worked for UP that left for better employment and I visit this site because I am interested in the dynamics of organizations that downsize). I don’t understand why the employees stay with this... —  read more 

PSR strikes again. Yesterday around 2pm the NPPR derailed in Ames Iowa taking out both main lines and spilling Hazmat while putting almost 30 cars on the ground . Locals had to be evacuated. I really hope the shareholders are ok.