Title basically says it, but I'm under the impression they can still get canned within the "probie" 90-day period for whatever reason. (Why would anyone switch crafts with that lingering over their heads?!)
When can, or does, union representation with SMART begin?
Just got a job offer for Train crew out of Boone, Iowa. However I wanted to get some input from everyone. I live in California so taking the job means relocating obviously, I have always wanted to work for the railroad and I am eager to take the job however if you were in my position would you day its worth it? I read a lot of good and bad comments from others who work for UP. The job pays more than I make now and offers better benefits however I do worry about the whole furlough thing I read a lot about, any input would be greatly appreciated
This is the only testing task I had trouble with. The proctor had me do it twice, but wasn't really helpful in their demonstration.
I am tall with long arms and legs. If I straight arm the handle, I am so far back that I don't have any weight on my front foot. Help me understand the ergonomics of this move.
Hey I just applied for the train crew position for UP Kingsville just trying to know what I should expect and the reality and basis, I also have my TWIC card as well.
Student in training on RCL job. Foreman was in control of the box, stopped to close to derail, got a critical. He signed for it, admitted he was in control of the box. They still gave the critical to the student too.
2 days later, student working another RCL job with a switchman. Both switchman and student charged with 2 criticals even though the video showed them doing it correctly. Union rep got the criticals dropped for the switchman. Student got terminated.
Student was a transfer from mechanical dept (4+ years), still held seniority there because he never stopped paying mechanical union dues. Student cannot transfer back to mechanical because he is terminated for breaking critical rules and ineligible for rehire.
Any advice on how to handle the situation and how the student can go back to work in the mechanical dept?
So Im a conductor in Seattle, and with all the board cuts im getting forced down to Portland. Air bnb and other sites are outrageous for monthly, and was wondering if anyone out there possibly had an extra room they would be willing to let a fellow conductor rent for a reasonable price. Otherwise, got a camper on the truck and will make it work. 2nd, looking to go to the road board and was looking for any tips. Gonna be setting up familiarization, but figured I would reach out for any advice before hand. Still an orange hat, and going to be first time down in your neck of the woods.
Debating on accepting. I have stability and home every night with 70k doing commercial roofing in Des Moines so I’ll also have to commute to Boone, mason city, eagle grove?
Question I recently accepted a job offer from UP for train crew in Boone, Iowa however I was curious to know is that the location I would be working? And also are there high risk of furloughs going on right now?
Not 100% sure because I've never seen this scenario so here goes and thanks for the help in advance. You're a bumped(LB) ground hog who can no longer work in your terminal. Here's where I'm lost because I would think you'd get sucked up in the seat somewhere else. Going from LB to HP within less than 24 hours then 1.5 weeks the status changes to LA. Does the employee still have a bump?
Waiting on a call back from my LC just because I'm curious. Thanks.
I'm currently at 90 percent of my step rate. Lord willing that i pass my cert ride, will i go up to 95 or 100 percent?
I was cleared as an alternate for Hearne,Tx I Cleared all the preemployment things and got it all squared away then I get the email saying I’m a alternate and it basically says keep applying for other jobs and wait for this job also check their website frequently for new openings, well I just did for 2 more places.
my question is will being cleared to start as an alternate for another location boost my chances at being hired for the other 2 since they have already gotten my results and background info or will I have to go through this again, possibly becoming a alternate once again? Thanks in advance
I know this is a strange question. To clarify, my father was an engineer (?) I think with the UP for close to 20 years. He passed away in the early 2020s. I really just want to know more about his history with the UP and know more about what he did, and where he usually operated etc. I want to know his story, like what service unit he was apart of, maybe stories from people he knew.
Is there anyway I could get documentation about his history with the UP? Is there to contact his service unit and speak to people who knew him? Who could I talk to about it? I could provide documents to prove he's my father.
Any ideas?