I’ll just cut to the chase, due to the stock price not doing what they wanted, myself and many of my co workers at HQ have been given info that Vena has decided to do a 25% layoff that will include ALL departments. From HQ to Transportation. Also... — read more 

Something tells me there will be some layoffs in the near future.

This round will include managers. Keep your head up brothers. Our union is fighting hard for us!

You brought Vena back as the CEO, and the stock price has done exactly what many said it would do. You bragged about him being the best candidate for CEO because of his stellar track record and railroading experience. BS! You brought him back as a... — read more 

Way to go Jim, stock price has dropped 16% since your return. Keep up the good work

Anyone else noticing managers excessively using fmla? The ones Ive seen are finding excuses to get away from the no win situations, countless @ss chewings, and being held responsible for things they dont have the man power to fix. Hate to say it but... — read more 

and you are a protected status of any type, file an EEO complaint on your way out. Also file a separate complaint with the federal EEOC. For example, if you are over 40 years old and they furlough you and keep anyone who is younger than you... — read more 

The letter, signed by Federal Railroad Administration head Amit Bose, came after the agency inspected the company’s East Departure Yard in North Platte, Nebraska, this summer and found that more than 70% of the train engines had safety defects, as... — read more 

I sure they’re looking for a way to contract everyone out. They don’t want employees anymore. I keep on seeing happy people that work here on all of our tv screen in the yard office. Yea ok we’re are those people at? They’re sure not at the location... — read more 

I was just told by a senior manager that all of management is bracing for another round of firing... anybody else got any details?

Take A look at story in North platte news . Several high up Fra people met with craft workers who told them all about safety problems , shortcuts taken in maintenance etc, at Up yards. Guess thats why no more bragging about N. Platte safety... — read more 

There are so many better jobs out there. Be a man and take the plunge. Walk away. You'll be glad you did.

Apparently arrived on Monday and was seen riding the executive passenger train. Yet no one has reported seeing him walking around in any yard. Post your comments here if you know anything about his visit.

Houston just furloughed one electrician

It seems like we are at a point where there is a VP or AVP for every 2 people that actually work. CEO, EVP, SVP, VP, AVP what do these people do?

61 jobs cut in total.

W. Colton, get ready to pull out the red carpet. Vena coming for your jobs.

Ah, the brilliance of Union Pacific! Nostradamus says I foresee another STB hearing! What a bunch of a— clowns are running this company.

Why would anyone donate to the United Way through the UP? If you want to donate to the United Way then do it on your own. Why let UP have the credit for the donations? They don't give a darn about any "at-risk" communities. Just ask the people in the... — read more 

Its only been a couple of years since UP started their second chance program where they hired people with a criminal record. The railroad touted this as a great way to help those who had been rehabilitated from their past mistakes. With that said... — read more 

and it's the speed of smell... Bigger trains, bigger delays, bigger problems, no surprises... He sure has an odd idea of what efficiency means.

So wave 2 was supposed to begin this week FRA has them tied up in NP I'm wondering if they will have 2nd thoughts and if they resume the plan I hope this winter bangs them right in the Assssses they are.

From my experience at 40 years old now I've noticed not to many younger people want to turn wreches or be electricians better hold off on the layoffs we are not even back at half the employees at our shop many did not come back and when you do start... — read more 

While everyone is being pushed to fill out the employee engagement survey, I stumbled across this piece of information in the annual proxy statements that UP publishes. In 2022 the CEO was paid $220,000 out of a possible $440,000 for their... — read more 

This time, we will need to look for another job.

Most people don't want to lose their jobs but would enjoy a break from the everyday grind even if it was unpaid. Why not offer Unpaid Personal Leave days?

right before Thanksgiving.

extra sausage. and we don't have to pay taxes on the extra sauce. it's a tax free holiday

J. Givins is coming to DeSoto next Wednesday. I’m sure he’ll bring plenty of good news and motivation to the shop, telling everyone that if they work extra hard and don’t turn in injuries, then nothing bad will happen to them.

You can see where they are going by using the plane id numbers in flight tracker websites. Most flights in USA file a flight plan.

Is there anyone who can confirm Vena paid a visit to Pine Bluff yesterday? I was told he was supposed to go speak with carmen.

August: CEO visited LA, Portland, Las Vegas and Kansas City. Anyone have any info regarding his visit to these locations?

Good luck folks.

Has there been any update on the Palestine Car Shop? The last word out was the US Supreme Court refused to hear the case and referred to the lower court decision. And that was UP can abandon the 1870 contract and, soforth, close the shop. But, it's... — read more 

Anybody heard if maintenance of way is getting cut down? Haven’t heard anything.

Is Kenny the next executive to jump ship? Rumor has it he just dumped 50 percent of his shares in the Company???? In other news, whats going on over at West Colton?? Is the are the rumors true???

The Facilities Electricians and Water Servce were laid off today in the northern region. I'm guessing with all the yard closures they are not needed any more.

Vena and Beth to visit Houston October 31th.

If you haven’t watched the YouTube clip of Shawn Fain ripping into the big 3 CEO’s and the investors I highly recommend taking out 30 min to watch it. That guy is the real deal and a TRUE leader that don’t take any sh-t!