I know it’s hard to tell, especially in this situation where layoffs and furloughs are happening left and right, but is there any talk or rumors regarding where layoffs could strike next and what locations could be impacted?

Flat switching is going horrible right now. Venas contract needs to get terminated. Conductors furloughed. More Carmen furloughs are coming soon. This is a hump yard. No way around it. Automate the hump and let us railroad!!! You got rid of that... — read more 

What ever happened to the people that would know how to run the company that started from the bottom and worked there way up . After all that's how America became strong . Not some CEO that never worked for the railroads.

Always hearing rumors of desoto shop getting shut down or people getting a lay off... any word?

I never understand why people who are eligible to retire just keep hanging around. And most of them are always complaining about the conditions too. We had a coworker who retired and actually takes home more per month on retirement with the two... — read more 

I realized there is really nothing for us to look forward to on July 18. There is no best case scenario for us here - no matter how well or badly Union Pacific is doing, the answer will always be layoffs. The only thing we can guess is how bad... — read more 

Nlr is by far the best hump yard and servicing facility on the system. The numbers do not lie!

I understand that no one can tell what are the correct numbers, but what numbers are we talking about here , on the level of the whole company? Also, can any of these folks ever expect to come back?

In the last round of layoffs director and MM2 furloughed in seniority order. Multiple CDL/DOT qualified members held support track jobs but were furloughed anyway! Why is it being handled differently this time?

Proviso Yard and Chicago in general has the best railroaders on planet Earth, flat switch, build any length train in mind blowing time, qualified passenger conductors dealing with public one day, moving freight the next in the hottest, coldest temps... — read more 

Who all going to grease their palms and rush down to see Big Boy.

Am I to assume that on or after 2020 this will be over and the company will be satisfied? And whats with the managers threatening to lay off more people when they assume everyone is laying down on them? How would that even get productivity up? Like... — read more 

Are we more productive? I don't think so! Are We making more money? No! Are we a growing company? Hell no. All is see behind their plans and policies is giving up on the only thing that made vale and made a difference. The people.

You really think being more productive is going to save your job. It's a money game. The only way that they'll stop with these layoffs is if that stock price go down. What sense does it make to layoff people when you're not getting your numbers and... — read more 

Ok so were all being exposed to the PSR madness, yes it doesnt seem moral, yes management isnt too bright, were all getting worked up over this mess and its time to STL!!! Take a breath, take a minute, and focus on something, your life and your... — read more 

https://jalopnik.com/brand-new-jeep-gladiators-and-chevy-silverados-destroye-1836273310

We were just informed yesterday about a "Burn Chart". Its the companies new way of measuring production (mechanically) at each location. Ask your Manager/Director or whoever to see that chart !!! It will have your yards production percentage. If you... — read more 

What's the word out of the north platte town hall?

Today 11 carman were furloughed in the LA service unit car department

More and bigger cuts coming!! https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-union-pacific-closing-facilities-and-laying-off-workers-20190710-qym5h42zmjgjrb3ujgdl4hlg6y-story.html

They keep laying off employees who actually do the work but keep all the Managers, Directors. It is getting that each Manager is managing two employees. Now that s efficiency! Makes no sense?

Where to start? Management is so out of touch with reality it is embarrassing. They spend so much money training you , then spend the rest of your career trying to fire you. They hire people straight out of college that have never worked the job... — read more 

Furloughed our brothers at Little Rock today. 1 Foreman 7 Carmen Yet we still have multiple managers still employed.

Safe! Best numbers in the region. Only lost 1 carman, keeping all the foremen and foreman general. Denver might be losing more today though

Who takes over once UP CEO steps down! Could it possibly get better then.

West Colton Car Department took a hit today and lost 7 Carman.

Some will read this and make fun of it and that's ok, but If you are smart you will listen and pass it along. FRITZ was in NLR and met with the highest of highs within your unions and management. He laid out his plans and intentions to them all. If... — read more 

https://www.joc.com/rail-intermodal/class-i-railroads/union-pacific-railroad/penalize-missed-intermodal-deliveries_20190708.html

Well it looks like Fritz is already on the campaign trail, looking for a career in politics when he steps down as ceo later this month.

Don't know about you, but I’m a long time employee, and I’ve never seen such quantities of work that has been dumped on us. This is the worst situation we’ve been in since I can remember. Do any of the other crews face the same troubles?

Was told this morning 3 Forman 9 carman

"UP, in announcing an overhaul of its reservation network for West Coast terminals effective Aug. 6., said it will establish a new set of fines for truckers who do not show up or cancel without more than 24 hours’ notice. The new penalties come less... — read more 

If given a chance, would you come back? I can't imagine wanting to be back here under any circumstances if I was finally free from this place, but some of my former coworkers keep hoping they'll get a call to return at some point in time. Do more... — read more 

Was told the company is going to provide the agreement employees with T-shirt’s that say our new motto on it......you know the “Start fast Finish strong 10 min break. 20 min lunch Clock out.....THEN clean up and go home” Anyways, I was hoping to... — read more 

Serious question, maybe someone understands the process. From what I can tell, the railroad can break with the union due to recent changes in the law. Doesn’t that require a vote by the members of each trade union to kick the unions out? Seems the... — read more 

Get rid of the union's, they are absolutely worthless and only protect the ones who stay in trouble and the lazy