Topics regarding layoffs at Union Pacific Corp.

Topics regarding layoffs at Union Pacific Corp.

Will anything be different in 2020?

Not that I believe that we will ever feel safe for our jobs again, at least not while this leadership is at the wheel, but it seems that we have reached the year 2020, the year that was often mentioned by the leadership as the deadline for the... — read more 

UP’s Glassdoor CEO rating of 9% comparison

only including other companies I wouldn’t want to work for either to make it fair. As you can see an approval rating of 9% is a whole new level of awful and is why UP is ranked the worst company in America to work for. CEO Approval... — read more 

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| 1200 views | | 4 replies (last December 24, 2019)
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Abide by the Union Agreements

The company signed their name to agreements. In some cases, those agreements are binded by arbitration. The company violates those union agreements every day, but yet they fully expect the labor to uphold their side. Every claim that i have filed... — read more 

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| 1481 views | | 7 replies (last December 24, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+12CQ6pxX

Foreman gone

All foreman will get to apply for mm3 those lazy id–ts that go for it will be gone soon. We have no representation. Unions are bought off. Those of us left are screwed. Enjoy we might get a Christmas dinner..first time I've worked holidays in 20... — read more 

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| 1511 views | | 8 replies (last December 24, 2019)
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Fired by Vena

Has anyone been fired after a lunch time conversation with Vena?

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| 1960 views | | 4 replies (last December 22, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+12CB871t

Chasing Downward

All PSR has really done is accelerate a trend that was already well under way at UP. A toxic c—tail of nepotism, incompetent leadership at every level, high turnover, below average pay for the hours spent on the job, and unions that do nothing for... — read more 

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| 1540 views | | 9 replies (last December 23, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+12BDuRMo

Mechanical layoffs

Is there anyword on any mechanical layoffs. Post your locations and numbers of what has been heard. I'm sure some dumb phuk will comment some nonsense as well.

Yardcenter

Dolton train yard going to 10 carmen before first of year

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| 1181 views | | 5 replies (last December 20, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+12zQeIz0

Furlough number TE&Y

AWTS Great Lakes - 47 Chicago - 35 Great Plains - 1 Pacific Northwest - 29 California - 23 Heartland - 53 Mid America - 99 Gulf Coast- 35 Houston - 43 Texoma - 72 Texas - 45 Sunset - 10 System Total - 492 Furlough Great... — read more 

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| 1571 views | | 5 replies (last December 20, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+12zhp1IF

G55

They will get to 55 percent operating ratio know matter the cost. They will get stock prices up over 250 at all cost. The Glass Palace doesn't care about employee's. It cares about their own retirement and when to jump ship. The board is in on it as... — read more 

A look into the future

Let’s say in a year or two, all trade wars are done, economy is doing great and the need for hauling freight is in high demand. Will UP and they’re current “tactics” be able to support customers needs? We all know they’re #1 priority right now is... — read more 

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| 1251 views | | 5 replies (last December 20, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+12yYzt93

UP hiring for intermodal operations

The job is for an Associate and is in Mexico. Who wants it? Best of both worlds you get to work for Union Pacific AND live in Mexico.

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| 911 views | | 4 replies (last December 18, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+12yMZsMJ

More fake reviews on Glassdoor and Indeed

For a company that is supposed to be unconcerned with what is said about them on these and other websites, they sure are keeping close tabs on the commentary made there. While there were always questionable reviews being left in both places, they've... — read more 

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| 1390 views | | 4 replies (last December 17, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+12xejI92

UP winning hearts and minds

This railroad has had other names, but this contract has been upheld several times, even in the U.S. Supreme Court. The city was poor and the railroad was rich. Each time the city won. This time is different? The contract hasn’t changed. The U. S... — read more 

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| 1404 views | | 4 replies (last December 16, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+12w68NHr

Dupo Locomotive Foremans

They cut the only 4 locomotive foreman jobs in Dupo, 3 of them have no where to go as their seniority is from other locals that have been shut down, the fourth is a 72 year old dedicated railroad man. Supposedly they gave them till the end of the... — read more 

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| 1741 views | | 7 replies (last December 18, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+12w9Yl6u

Regarding the "stored" locos...

Like everything else with UP, it's pure numbers manipulation. They are being "stored dead" in consists on trains, and when a unit fails enroute they put the "stored dead" unit online and then place the failing unit in "stored dead" status thus... — read more 

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| 1371 views | | 6 replies (last December 16, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+12vz6aqR

RR track siding extensions.

They are going to make the sidings much longer on Pratt and Tucumcari subs to handle those 15,000 ft. trains. Anyone know where other sidings are going to made longer ?

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| 1111 views | | 6 replies (last December 16, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+12vBhJry

Marketing reorganize

They made lots of changes to marketing this week. Anybody how many jobs are cutoff ?

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| 1381 views | | 5 replies (last December 17, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+12vagVjI

Thanks for the offer to apply with UPRR

Since being furloughed, I have received several offers to apply for jobs in other UP locations. I am responsible for moving expenses and lodging. Hahaha... Who would fall for that? No thanks. I don’t need to relocate just to be unemployed somewhere... — read more 

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| 1260 views | | 9 replies (last December 19, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+12vTPdNZ

A short guide to successfully quitting UP

Use LinkedIn and other online platforms to apply for jobs, and use stress leave/vacation for your interviews. If you’re out in some (-)hole dealing with a section of buckled track or a bridge strike, you can use your mifi to get on the internet with... — read more 

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| 1121 views | | 7 replies (last December 14, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+12u7Qlo4

Merry Christmas

I know it must be tough guys but we have to focus on what is important and that is making sure the management team has bonuses and that these shareholders are making even more money. So please don't take it personal. Once the golden PARACHUTE is... — read more 

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| 1270 views | | 3 replies (last December 13, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+12ubdNb7

Just leave it isn't that hard.

Been with the railroad just shy of 20 years.....the place s—s, the upper leadership s—s, the trust s—s, the job s—s. I left.... couldn't be happier. Don't use your retirement as an excuse to not leave your comfort zone. Just man up or accept... — read more 

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| 1300 views | | 7 replies (last December 16, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+12ub8YKu

PALESTINE CAR SHOP ROLLING OVER & STOPPING PRODUCTION

PALESTINE, YOU HAVE ALREADY LOST 30 CARMEN, SO GET TO WORK. INCREASE YOUR PRODUCTIVITY AND SHOW CORPORATE YOU ARE WORTHY TO KEEP. INSTEAD IF ROLLING OVER AND QUITTING. YOU HAVE HAD ONE YEAR SINCE THESE LAYOFFS BEGAN TO PROVE PALESTINE IS THE BEST AND... — read more 

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