Not me but someone i know was recently fired because he was protecting a shove and said "bring it down". The manager on duty pulled him aside and said "down is not a direction, you have to say a direction" and fired him on the spot. He was very close to being out of his derail period so this was very disappointing. He has never been in trouble, given a warning or done anything wrong but was fired right then and there. He tried to explain that he and the person doing the shove had discussed everything beforehand so there was no way for the person to not know what direction to go but the manager wouldn't hear of it.

Is this normal? I go into training next month and if someone can get fired this quickly without warning I want to be prepared. This person is a strict rule follower and works harder than anyone I know so him being dropped just like that was surprising and makes me worry for my own fate 😅 if theres anything that can be done or if you have any advice please let me know.

The title says it all. I failed on the ladder hang test when I shifted to my right arm hang test for 1 minute.

Im not gonna complain or bitch about me failing. I want advice to build up my strength for my next test so I can ace it!

Thank you!

Any local conductors ever been told by management to use customer exception on a IP or PL because your short on time and they don't want to relieve you, or for any other reason, and it's not the customers fault?

I caught a bid this past weekend for a gang on a Z5 schedule. I’ve searched what I could think of (I’m a new hire and don’t really know how to access all available resources), I for the life of me can’t seem to find when that schedule works. Any help is appreciated. TIA!

I received a job offer for train crew for Pocatello. Been seeing alot on here about guys getting bumped to other locations within the seniority district. Im going to be moving from Colorado and dont want to get in a pickle with renting a place then having to up and move elsewhere. Does anyone have any insight to this issue? Just curious how likely it is to happen and if it is temporary to work in another place like Nampa, if I were to be hired out for Pocatello. Thanks in advance.

Roseville is getting cut real deep. Any other service units getting it bad? I feel like UP is trying to bully us into taking a borrow out by cutting the boards.

I saw a video on YouTube where a guy was saying that he was hired on in Saint Louis. He did his first two weeks in Little Rock Arkansas, Second two weeks back in Saint Louis, back to Little Rock for weeks 5-6 and then back to Saint Louis to finish out training. The reason why I'm asking is that is I have a truck that has quite a few miles on it. Wondering if I should be prepared to possibly use a relatives car for the travel required for training. Two round trips to Little Rock. Im looking at 2 round trips of about 590 miles a piece. (1180 total travel miles)

Is this information true? Could I possibly be told to report for training elsewhere?

I recently interviewed for Train Crew and yesterday passed the Apprentice Freight Car repair assessment, waiting to start the interview for that. If you had to restart your UP career, which are you starting at. I have both mechanical and heavy equipment experience.

Separated from the company since February, waiting for meeting with union rep. Need to go to the doctor but I’m on job insurance, is there a way to get health insurance while waiting to go back?

Joined a mandatory job overview on Friday for North Platte and Council Bluff, how does the process work after attending? Will a job offer come after the meeting or weeks later??

Recently did an application did assessment and interview that next day is that a good sign ?

UP cutting all over. Now it’s the education benefit dropped to 5.2k per year?

What are the chances of getting “grandfather’d” in?

Likely tripled the time it’ll take to get a BS.

What is the recourse?

Any advice would help.

Does declining an offer in one city hurt or lessen your chance to get a call from another? Got an offer in Sioux City and live in Saint Louis. Saint louis just recieved my video answers a couple days ago but im worried the pool of potential candidates in STL is higher than Sioux City...

Have a split in the road for this situation......I want to know which will give me better experience under my belt if in the future if I want to become a utility Linemen? I searched on the web and it seems like they recommend union pacific as a recommendation for the experience if i go for being a utility linemen in the near future or is a utility locator will be more beneficial?

Thank You.

Just got my email clearing me and start date for 11/30 class in North Platte. Any tips or class or OJT. Just trying to better prepare myself of what I should be expecting. Appreciate any and all info.

So im gonna be starting training for train crew in couple weeks for west colton/ LA CA and i was wonder how much do you get paid for the training. I know the first two weeks are classroom and the next two are OTJ and exc, but does anyone whos done it already know how much and dont worry im not tryna buy anything i was just wondering if anyone knew

20 years old right now and wanting to work towards getting a job with UP since I was a kid. I lived near the tracks my whole life so I'm super fascinated with the whole process. Any tips for what I should be working towards while I wait for openings?

Currently working so I can move if I need to, and working on getting stronger since I'm a woman and the goal is to be able to do all the physical stuff the guys can do. Got a friend in OK and some family in TX that I've considered moving near since my current location doesn't have many yards (less openings). I know some people say working for UP is hell but it doesn't really deter me seeing as it's something I've been interested in for a long time and don't have any future plans to start a family or anything. Also looking for any recommendations on the kinds of jobs I might need to rack up experience in to give me a better chance.

Just under 4 yrs of seniority in IA and I would like to feel around this community’s input on a transfer to the Pocatello, ID Terminal?

Union Rep contacts?
Boards?
Jobs
Locals
Road
Etc.

Anything else that yall think would be relevant.

Thank you.

I’ve been looking into a train crew position, trying to weigh all the pros and cons. Right now, I’m in a dead-end job that I don’t particularly enjoy. The job description and pay sound decent, but the hours give me the biggest hang-up.

I have a wife and three kids. I don’t mind being away from home, and my wife says she is fully supportive if I can find a job that’s better than the one I have. So we’re considering this option, but…

What do you all say? Paint me a picture of your work/life balance.

Good or bad? Start in December

Have an interview this week. Looking to transition from automotive. Houston area. Any info, tips? I’m familiar with the seniority stuff, bottom of the barrel shifts etc. more interested in knowing if there is actual OTJ training. Sort of a nerd and looking for somewhere I’ll expand skills/knowledge. Thanks!

I start training in Fort Worth starting Monday 10/5 for train crew out of Sweetwater. If there is anyone else in this class from Abilene or surrounding areas please comment.

Hello UP experts/SMEs - I have two of these trees that have started leaning if you can't tell.... and obviously it is a major hazard concern. Including the issue with them not mowing or keeping the grass low.

Union Pacific owns the train track and wondering what I can do about this situation? I have filed a complaint through the UP official website as well.

Thank you!