Share any updates you may have about Uion Pacific layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?
Business degree does not make someone a good leader
A ceo who knows all about the rr has a wide variety of knowledge ,because of working the way up in the company . This makes for a better management style and all employees benefit from this . Just because someone has a business degree and has been... — read more
Dog patch Friday
How are you all fairing the day after Thanksgiving and trains are all tied down and lot of short on crews everywhere. Been called since 0500 hours ran 1 z and going after a manifest lumber heavy off district because Bakersfield is short and 5 are... — read more
On Call employees
This company has chopped employees off down to the bone. I know TEY employees are kinda screwed. But the rest of us On Call grunts can start checking out after regular hours and every week end! Make this company see what they caused. I bet an XH... — read more
Some rr news
https://www.railwayage.com/news/not-my-grandfathers-railroad/
STB wants answers
https://www.railwayage.com/regulatory/stb-to-up-explain-embargo-escalation/ Stb wants UP to explain limiting rail car traffic.
Carmen work being farmed out
Look what happened to UPFE Carmen. Corperate going with contractors. When will it stop??
Does anyone expect anything positive to happen?
We are lacking people. Employees are overwhelmed and exhausted. Year after year, UP is becoming an increasingly bad workplace. We can only guess what's next and in what ways they could make our work here more difficult. I no longer have hope that... — read more
Happy thanksgiving
I’m thankful for all the fathers that laid off today to be with their families away from the railroad because UP won’t give us a valid contract with reasonable time off.
... while the iron's hot!
The ruling class has not been able to understand our situation! Each person must save himself/herself first. Not one ruling class leader or company executive is on your side.
Plans Delayed?
Someone forwarded, is this real? "Since management has refused to negotiate in good faith regarding changes in retirement benefits, we have no other recourse than to begin our strike at 12:01 a.m. Sunday, March 15. We will remain on strike until an... — read more
Strike
It’s looking increasingly likely that there will be a potential US rail strike, which would cause major disruptions throughout the supply chain. 35-40% of all ocean containers move by rail. There is not enough trucking capacity to make up for the... — read more
UPFE refrigerated Carmen
UPFE refrigerated Carmen completely farmed out to subcontractors with no help from Union
WTF BRS!!!???¿
Imagine that pushed back "Strike" date again!!!! Excuse was to align with other Unions??? Why even draw a line in the sand?????? Sad
Conductor Job back on the chopping Block!!
Thanks to the yard workers who have days off. Conductor jobs are now back on negotiating table. But on the bright side most of the yard jobs will be taken by conductors who will lose their jobs, and will now have days off.
UP is still going to win
Whether we strike or not it is going to be the same song and dance. If you don't like it, get another job. It's simple.
The Narrative
It’s disgusting how rail employees are being portrayed in the media . The comments from folks whom are not in the industry. The thanks for keeping America going during Covid but paid sick days for employees are greedy . How nobody questions the class... — read more
UP in the past and nowadays
I know this is a forum about layoffs, but as someone who hasn't been here that long, I'm really interested in what those who have been here for a long time would say - - what were the biggest changes in the company since you started working here... — read more
"Railroading is not for everyone"
Although I generally agree with that statement, I think it is very problematic because it somewhat implies that railroading is a very difficult and tiring job, that is, that it cannot be made any better. Instead of advocating that this should... — read more
Rail union rejects Biden deal, sets stage for December strike
Members of a key rail union voted to reject a tentative contract agreement negotiated by the Biden administration, raising the risk of a strike that would shut down the nation’s railroads. Train and engine workers at the Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and... — read more
Couple more days till Thanksgiving
If we make it without layoffs, that'll be great.
Everyday is 12 hours minimum
Everyday, Every train, On call, No off days besides the 24 hrs they hold you out to reset. We don't get paid enough for this. Who's hiring?
A quick question
Have you ever had a worse job experience than the one at UP? I don't think I will ever be able to adapt to this workplace. It was a big mistake for me to apply here.
I quit 2 months ago!
Best thing I did! Just received a back pay check. Didn't think we were going to get it. Finally the union did something right. Oh by the way, the grass is greener on the other side.
Carloading is having a downward trend
What does that mean for UP? Are they going to furlough before Christmas? They have to make profits. It's not a good sign for us. Just think all the people they are training, for what? This company doesn't make any sense.
How's the pilot 11 on 4 off working in kansas
Curious as to the details of the pilot program they say they have going on in Kansas 11 days on 4 days off .is it good bad or what .
UP always follows suit. Buckle Up
Facebook, Twitter and Many others. UP loves to layoff when others do.
Back pay
My back pay coming on November 18,2022 . Time to strike on Nov. 19.
Brothers what’s the latest on the strike?
North Platte is ready
Ag Shippers have notified Congress and We will not be able to strike Nov 19th
The Ag shippers of America have notified congress and asked that we will not be able to strike and or have the carriers lock us out. The Crops and the food seem to be more important than out ability to gain what we need in this contract. How about... — read more
Here we go again ladies and gentlemen
Right before Christmas, the axeman is coming. Sounds about right. Execs are going after lower management this time. Shhhh don't tell anyone.
Double Standard
Anyone notice that if an agreement employee is accused of an EEO violation, they are immediately removed from service, investigated and are only allowed to return to work if found innocent. If a manager is accused of an EEO violation, they remain on... — read more
Survey
Tomorrow is the day to fill out the employee survey. The boss setup a time for all of us to meet and do it. What should I tell them , where they ask for suggestions .
I’m getting tired of people on here not respecting the authority of managers. You need to show me some respect boy!
I’ve got the hardest job on the railroad
Engineers and conductors can strike already
The railroad labor act has already been exhausted. We can perform self help strike already. Our Unions won't tell you this .this status quo is nothing more than the union and the company trying to keep us from striking but yes we can strike and it... — read more
Officer special train
What do they do to get ready for special train in your area? I see them clean windows on the trackside of depots. Clean up weeds at signal huts, pick up trash . MTM sweeps the concrete ties on wye track. I always leave town when the train... — read more
Execs check on locations..
Alot of western depots are running quite large with managers. Especially in the mechanical departments. Example, check out Roseville, Ca. If you want to make our shareholders money, cut those positions in half. Just have foremen and one manager per... — read more
Are there any good managers here?
I'd like to avoid generalizing, but it seems to me that there are no good managers at UP anymore, those who lead by example, who bring out the best in people, who actually care about the company, employees and customers. I wish someone would tell... — read more