r/UnionPacific

I see they’ve finally stopped hiring for Portland. Did it way slow down out there?

I got an email for virtual job overview, tells me to register before the meeting as soon as possible. But when I click on the link it takes me to this page. I am missing something here?

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Its not even skill oriented and somehow I failed? Im hoping it wasn't the reason comprehending part, but how lomg do I have to wait until I can try again? What should I do different this time?

I’ve gotten a couple of job offers and didnt pass my physical due to the hang test. I’m now in much better shape and practice the hang test on my on accord and have no problem with it now. I’m in pretty good shape now but I’m not sure if I will get another job offer since I’ve failed it multiple times. Really need and have been wanting to work for UP for a while but didn’t realize how hard the hang test was until I failed it. Everytime was due to heart rate exceeding the limit. Is there anyone out there that applied and got offered more than 3 or more times?

Well, yesterday was 6 weeks since the hearing and still no word .
I recon since the 6 week thing wasn’t accurate then I recon it’s gonna be one of those railroad situations …
I love that for me smh .

Do people even fail the main test they give you? Everyone says it’s easy if you pay attention but how do people fail?

Am i able to be rehired if i was just having attendance issues during my 14 weeks training?

Asking for a friend of mine who’s thinking of quitting UP, is there anything he/she needs to keep in mind?

I’m aware two week notices aren’t really a thing on the railroad but my friend is planning to layoff a few times while he goes on vacation and he plans to go over on his points. All in hopes to extend his health insurance a little while longer.

Anyone have any insight or experience into this?

Thanks!

So as the title suggests, how are new hires supposed to find out what to do after 14 weeks of training without peer trainers? We don’t have a schedule, CMS or local management doesn’t know what to do, and it’s been 4 days of just sitting on the TB board. Some guys got their cert rides for RCO, while the rest of us sit. Any advice would be great.

I have 4 years of railroad experience. Started on a class one and quit after being forced to a different state and furloughed. Been working at a class 2 as an engineer for a few months now and I have an opportunity to go back to class one with the UP. Is this the move or should I stay in the G League.

Failed my 50 day evaluation (broke a critical 12) and was told I’m eligible for rehire (was formally part of train crew) however hiring manager says she couldn’t rehire me to train crew. What I’m asking is why wouldn’t I be able to rehire as conductor?

Start class training on the 6th any advice? I work in the yard as a ground man. Is the work more and is there a big difference? Also how much do we get paid per class?

I have a lay off that falls off at midnight. I might have to lay off prior to midnight cause I have to be home tomorrow but if I do that will put me over 28 pts. If I were to lay off now does it automatically trigger being over 28 or by the time it goes through and the other falling off at midnight should I be good? I know I should ask my LC but they are on duty or not answering. TIA

The BLE has become a complete and utter failure of a union. I don't remember the last time they've done something good. They're very obviously bought out by the railroads. I think the only way to get their attention at this point is to become dues objectors and hurt their wallet. If we don't put them in a position where they're losing money, we're never going to get assistance when things matter. It's way past time that we actually do something to make the union realize that they actually have to do their jobs.

If you hire out in Fort Worth, would you initially be able to hold there or would you more than likely be going to an outer-lying terminal? Where?

So i just did my interview last week on Thursday it was a recorded interview for west colton and i did look into it before doing it and know how to answer the questions but i was just wondering anyone whos got in what are they looking for in the answers and was it easy to get past that interview. My brother did his a week and a half ago and got told they are moving on with other candidates but i know he probably didnt answer the questions like you should so anyone got any insight?

Anyone have issues with acuity not sending the email for medical assessment? I got an email saying I need to wait and get an email from acuity to schedule my medical exam but I never recieved that email from them at all