Whatever happened to the Electricians that drove the bucket trucks? I never see them around anymore.

Luckily, I'm only here for a few more days because I got a new offer. What will forever remain a mystery to me is why UP had to become what it is today, that is, from a place where good employees felt valued and appreciated, to a place that I would... — read more 

Now he's on the kusp of ridding dead weight.

I am paying $330 per month tax (tier 2). For about a $42 per month benefit 17 years from now. (Currently 50 yrs old) To recoup what I paid in I would have to collect until I was 75 years old. 82 years old if you factor in what the railroad... — read more 

Hello, I’m new to this site. I’ve been with UP less than two years. One thing I’ve noticed is that my managers absolutely have no clue about what’s going on. Is this a common thing at UP?

what is your favorite thing so far that you could share with a new hire? Please share and help the next generation

Fritz took a dump on all of us. Every manager I’ve seen at UP is struggling to make things work due to the decisions made by Lance.

I find it interesting that the management here still tries to manage by fear. They see that the employees are no longer afraid to leave UP, the company is left without people who know how to do their job, but mgmt still tries to convince us that... — read more 

Fritz, Bolin, Geringer, and a few other execs are on the prowl. West Coast, they're coming for you! Hope they don't close shop.

How many workers have canceled all their extra insurance policies that the Union offers? It’s annoying when the policy pushers come in the crew rooms trying to get more money.

I accepted the offer here because at that moment I couldn't find anything better, and I desperately needed money. Considering how much UP is pushing its employees, the pay should be a lot higher. What miracle needs to happen so that start getting... — read more 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQ0ftoiIQxU Twisted Sister , not gonna take it anymore.

19 yrs. ago a young man proud to be part of the railroad family. Waiting to get called from the yard master. Watching tv for almost the entire shift. Like I'm doing on this very slow saturday. We bbqd everyday. More than hot dogs. We did brisket... — read more 

You think you have it bad now. Fair warning, the Fritz group is going to make record profits for 2023. Meaning cutting cost way below bare minimum.

Seems to be common at UP. Must be a requirement for getting promoted. Wonder if they teach that in the UP way training classes.

What’s everyone think of the benches with this statement that surround the headquarters building?

Do you think any of the National union leaders ever get on here to read what’s been posted? If they do I just want them to know how worthless they are for selling out their members. They probably think we don’t see through their games as far as... — read more 

When I hear that someone has been here for more than 15 years, I can't even imagine how someone could have endured it so long. Railroad jobs in general are not for everyone, but this one at UP is absolutely intolerable. Seriously, guys, has it ever... — read more 

Sike! Lance is having a victory party!

The reality is that a lot of us complain but, not very many quit. If you don't like the new contract get a job somewhere else so i can gain more seniority.

Worker shortage could rewrite furlough playbook in next downturn Railroads raked in record profits over the past few years, largely by cutting their workforces. The big picture: For the companies, now there's little left to cut. The industry... — read more 

https://www.bmwe.org/secondary.aspx?id=700 TE@Y to follow $1K bonus??? You gotta do a LOT better than that, there should be some penalties for delaying a contract for year's. $5K yearly bonus. Cap on medical. Cap on union dues. Going to need at... — read more 

Profit= less manpower

I'm visiting this forum now just out of habit, because I used to visit it often when I was working at UP. I just want to tell everyone to start applying to see if anything bites, because everything is better after you leave UP. It's not ideal in... — read more 

Carmen getting replaced as a utility worker

Did you all see UP is offering $25k hiring bonuses in some locations right now? UP is in clear desperate mode right now!

https://www.palestineherald.com/news/court-sides-with-union-pacific-railroad/article_501770a0-2992-11ed-83fe-a7bab36854a0.html Courts sides with UPRR , they don't have to honor the contract with city of Palestine, TX., and Anderson county. It's a... — read more 

It isn’t over yet a deal hasn’t been reached. Having another meeting with our brothers and sisters in North Platte. Here we go!!!!

Money that you are OWED for work you already performed is not a deal sweetener. If the carrier believes they're giving something up by paying backpay it's because the Union has allowed them to work us WITHOUT a contract for year's and will allow them... — read more 

https://employees.www.uprr.com/e/news/uponline/221003-You-Said-We-Did-Attendance-Together-Employee.htm New UP policy link.

LOL nice to see a fair and impartial ratification vote by ALL the members of IBEW. (Sarcasm implied) hard to find many articles on the members not receiving ballots. Hmmm very interesting to say the least!

Several hundred people were unjustly sent home for medical reasons the last few years. Many are healthy and want to work at UP. Hey management are you listening ? Hope they will get an offer to come back to work.

Glad to see IAM joined the team to come in for the BIG WIN!! Lol uuugghhh yeah!! Laughable, unions aren’t even trying to make it look legit anymore. They know the can do whatever they want.

Ibew said yes

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Southwest_railroad_strike_of_1886 Jay Gould was owner of UPRR and MOPAC then. 200,000 employees went on strike.

Contract news from the National railway labor conference. https://raillaborfacts.org/news/bargaining-status-faq-2022/

If you feel the unions are not properly representing you’re best interest. You can become a union objector … You’re due’s will decrease significantly and you will pay because it’s a union shop to maintain you’re seniority . Look it up ! — read more 

It's no secret that UP is a miserable place from which everyone wants to escape. Almost everyone knew what kind of company this is now, and despite that they still applied here. Why? I'd advise even those who don't have many options to bypass this... — read more 

I been hearing the West coast te&y folks going to quit after they get their back pay. Anybody on the West side going to do that ?

How dare they try to give advice to raise a child working under the system we work under .