Whats going on at Fort Worth over 70 machinist abolished?

Article: https://www.ctvnews.ca/business/union-accuses-cn-of-tracking-employee-s-location-outside-of-work-hours-through-company-issued-device-1.6531568 I work in a position where I have access to a decent amount of bank-end data, with some of that... — read more 

Jan 1 we get a new set of PS days.... Lets use these PS days to our advantage and everyone take a nice long vacation!

The fiscal year for UP is from January to December. Everything you have read today about layoffs is just the beginning. Between now and the end of December we are going to see cuts everywhere and with anybody. All of this will be in preparation for... — read more 

CEO Jim Vena: Fast Fact No. 1 ... he loves lay people off.

Layoffs happened today. Back to square one for many people now. Layoffs won't help the lack of safety or communication.

Don’t be fooled it is happening now…

Going to ride this train all the way down! It’s been great working with you all. Except management f&$@ those a—holes

We all know that wee-man is just starting his rampage of idiocy. He's gonna hack and burn everything in sight for the next 2 years then walk away leaving us to clear the debris and attempt to rebuild. The only option is to fight back. Start with... — read more 

I don’t think there is one up employee that thought it was a good thing vena got the job. But if I was making that kind of money to disrupt people’s lives I wouldn’t care what they thought either.

Jim is back in Los Angeles. Rumor is he is looking into the shops again. Los Ángeles post your comments here if you know something about his visit.

I have to say, I am disappointed but not surprised they are taking away the ability to work from home. UP is all about work life balance aren't they. The funny thing is I could so easily put in an extra four hours a day working from home. I take... — read more 

Anybody think Up will merge with CPKC ? Why not ? Jim V. and K. Creel know each other from way back at Canadian National rr. Both rr did the psr too.

Just received notification that we have to come in the office more effective immediately. 3 days now and then 4 days starting end of October. What other changes can we expect?

I am not UP

Twas the night before Vena And all through the railroad Employees worked hard to make lots of profit While management bitched we need more production Lance Fritz was nestled snug in his bed Knowing that the company he destroyed Would be worse... — read more 

Let’s admit it folks, you can say anything you want about Jimbo. He’s worth at least $10 billion, yes billion with a B. None of your comments here are going to change anything he does. We’re all F***ed.

San B satellite dispatching office just lost a few employees due to resignation. Why wait for Jimbo to drop the hammer when you can walk out on your own?

This site used to be for people to share information they heard in the yard and office. It was a way to validate concerns or share real-time updates. Source from a respectable GD Vena plans on reducing headcount 20% in his first week. That’s the... — read more 

I noticed that a lot of people have lost hope that it is possible to make it to retirement here. Anyone else besides me still hoping to make it? I must admit I get a little annoyed every time someone tries to discourage me. Despite the fact that I... — read more 

For those who already quit. Did you give two weeks notice? If so, did they just walk you of the property?

Were running out of train crews in LA and tying anywhere and everywhere! Having to stop and tie handbrake on DOL trains with no crews with no time. Pushing us to hard Bros! Going to Pismo tomorrow! Laying the he-l off. Sc--w you Managers.

Every department running scared super secret meetings, just like the Hangover. Oh God we Effed Up!!

I'd first like to say that I personally have never seen one person that is unanimously hated by an entire working class of people, so congrats to you on that accomplishment. I'm sure you probably think that it doesn't matter what the people in the... — read more 

Guess who is back?

They’re up to 2.3 out of 5 now. Wow. They’re on a roll. Are things actually getting better? A 2.3 rating still means it’s a miserable place to work, but it’s an improvement over the 1.5 they once had.

Read in AP news Up is starting the old expediter , conductor in a pickup truck again . Near Denver and Morrill routes.

Year after year, the complaints here are always the same. Possibly there are some new ones as well. What does that mean? It means that they do not care about our complaints in the least, nor should we expect them to start caring. What miracle needs... — read more 

Is this still a thing?

What’s the story? Can’t they behave? Rules for thee but not for me.

Big news coming for De Soto Car Shop. Stay tuned. Remember to just take a walk and enjoy a cup of coffee with your friends.

Buyout is in the works. 4 hour conference call on cutting the older fat. Details as I hear them.

Was happy to celebrate and have a pizza party to celebrate freedom. Free at last

Happy birthday America. My flag is blowing in the breeze and the trains are rolling through town. Horns honking and thumping through the interlocker where Up meets BNSF.

Its Beth Whited.

This is five years in a row. Unbelievable. Glad I retired. It was getting bad my last few years. Had a cousin laid off a few years ago. He makes double what he made at UP now with his new company. I wish you young men and women well. Remember... — read more 

Any rumors about the UP dissolving the A&S and taking it over completely?