For years we let them cut our jobs. Continue working with the minimum. Call off work because we are tired. Some out on stress, medical. No one is replaced to do the work. Yet the job still gets done. That just shows Vena he can cut even more or even... — read more
smoking policy
Does U.P. still have smoking policy.Seems like since most of higher UPS smoke policy is not enforced. I guess this will be next way to ✂️ cut number of agreement employees since hardly no one took early out.
When the 11 and 4 is going to be implemented?
Does anyone know when the 11 and 4 is going to be implemented? I don't trust this cr-ppy SMART local in Roseville! Too many carrier butt k8ssers
Well fellas
Mechanical seems to be the craft Veena wants to be part of the past. So I've gotten my resume updated. Applied at several rr outfits. No one is hiring. We only have enough experience to work at Rapid Oil Change franchises. Sam's Club as a stocker. I... — read more
Why keep hiring
Why do they keep hiring? I’m sure it probably a d-mb question, but unfortunately I think logically and there isn’t any logic that I can think of to this. Can’t keep the ones they got now marked up and want to hire more. In the end people will get... — read more
They're not what they seem
Be careful of newly hired management at you facility. If they didn't move up within your facility, then they probably came from Omaha. UP has been known to scout out locations before bringing down the hammer. Do you have someone you've never seen... — read more
Early leave
We had 3 retirements 2 quit and 1 about to be fired or sign away rights at north platte how about other places expecting within a few weeks now that the early authorizations at the end now
Lack of efficiency
The current motto of efficiency is about to change. With near future changes to have some Engineering managers and Signal managers to expand some of the territories to eliminate a manager in the middle just seems ludicrous. They are looking at not... — read more
Desoto car shop
Any word if Desoto might get hit with any of these (mass layoffs) that are suppose to come in March? Asking for a friend.
Just wish it’s over already
Too many rumors about layoffs to ignore them. I guess we really can expect a bloodbath. Why can’t we know what the game is, so that we can plan accordingly? We all have families to support and bills to pay. What’s the point of keeping us in the dark?... — read more
Another big meeting at HQ
Who is getting the ax this week?? Just giving you all a fair warning
Attendance Policy
I have a two part question How many paid sick days did we get, ive heard 4 total is that true?? ARE YOU READY FOR THE FOOTBALL!!! THE 9ERS AND THE CHIEFS ARE COMIN OVER TONIGHT AND AWWLL MY ROWDY FRIENDS ARE COMIN OVER TONIGHT! OH... — read more
Real mech cuts
So far I know Denver, Elko and Eugene all lost mech employees. Is there any news of more coming or what’s coming next? This company is so tight lip when it comes to up and coming events. I just want to know if I should be planning on finding other... — read more
March Madness
Not college ball. It is evident that UP is falling apart. I am predicting the west getting hit the hardest. Guess the date in March?
Form A TSRs going up all over the Roseville hub
Our RR we work in are going up all the Valley, Fresno, Martinez, other subs. Don't rush to get anywhere. No MOW no trains. God Bless!
Bonus: Lack of Leadership and Integrity
Did anyone else receive their bonus in their bank account without a manager ever delivering your compensation letter to you or "having that conversation?" We all knew the bonuses would be subpar. Don't quit the company yet. My guess is the company... — read more
March Layoffs
Huge layoff are in the works to hit everyone from top to bottom system wide. Before the 1st quarter report comes out, the UP will be cut again just like in 2019/2020. No way around this one. This will be considered first wave of layoffs 2024. More to... — read more
Albina to be shutdown permanently.
The Shop is in the worst possible location and the Machinist don’t know how to do anything beyond simple inspections. Albina is top in line to be shutdown PERMANENTLY. All work will go to Hinkle where they actually know how to do stuff. Not to... — read more
Manager Bonuses
Heard there are going to be some vacancies after these sh i tty bonuses!
Miller yard
They shutting down Miller yard yet again. Just got job abolished yet again. All to fatten vena wallet. And he ain't American. Got to love this world we live in
They going contractor railroad
Back when little man vena was announced ceo they [union pacific] hired a company called ISN. Told my local chairman about it so he could go up the chain with it. Nothing from local. I would rather talk to a wall. A wall a higher IQ
TCU knows more than you think
Contact your local union leadership. They have important info. that needs to be shared. The Grand Lodge recently sent via email to local chairmen of changes that will effect employment in California. UP may go strictly contractor. Cheap labor and... — read more
Managers actually come on here to get the gossip
You guys need to focus on your location. Your volume= closures. Done deal.
Proof for all the naysayers
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT RETIREMENT/RESIGNATION FORM Manager Operations - Houston, Gulf Coast, and South Texas SU Union Pacific Railroad 7100 Kirkpatrick Blvd. Houston, TX 77028 EMPLOYEE NAME EMPLOYEE ID NUMBER Date of LAST DAY... — read more
Bonus
CEO promised board of directors he would get the share price to $300. They promised him $80 Million Bonus. Don’t buy their stock.
Who is hiring??
I can't stay here a moment longer than I have to. Not many available jobs, though, so I'm getting desperate.
Just got notified by Management
Only 2 shops to stay open in the West. Management told us directly in lineup this morning, 1 shop in California and 1 in Oregon will remain open. ALL OTHER LOCATIONS will be SHUTDOWN. This is due to losing the biggest west coast customer.
So, you’re gonna cut MORE Mechanical?
It’s fine and all to knock the car toads and to cut jobs…. Until your cars are worn. Excess play in cushion and draft, flanges thin and high, worn couplers that can’t hold guts, burnt beams, air leaks, bolsters out of tolerance, and the list goes... — read more
How is UP one of world's most admired companies?
How much do you think we pay every year to have Fortune include us on that list? This is a company that treats its employees like trash, lays off even in times when we are having the best results we've ever had, doesn't give a damn about safety, and... — read more
Kansas City…
Lawsuits are starting to fly. Management team deserves it and own it. GM thinks he’s untouchable and time will tell. Next up?
Seems like a common theme with these railroads these days!
https://www.railwayage.com/news/report-activist-investor-attempting-ns-takeover/
Haven't been on here in awhile
I quit UP 4 yrs. ago, the best thing that has ever happened to me. I work normal dayshift hours and weekends off. I make the same amount of money and overtime is an option. Retirement and benefits are comparable. There are jobs out there other than... — read more
When it rains it pours
Mechanical going to get hit hard this month.....
Sounds Familiar?
https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/30/business/boeing-history-of-problems/index.html
25 years of service or more
I seen a post about someone resigning with 25 years of service for peace of mind . I COMPLETELY understand that and agree 100% with it …… BUT you need to FULLY understand what happens to your RR when you do that…. If you have 25 years in and you... — read more
Chicago terminals
Is there any word about what’s going on in Chicago?
Does everyone remember….
…when Vena got a $10 million dollar bonus to destroy UP the first time he was here with PSR? Makes a person wonder how much they are paying him this time.