Courage to care - Freight Conductor Union Pacific Employee Review

2.0
Oct 1, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The paychecks are deposited on time and don't bounce.

Cons

Named the overall worst company to work for on 2019 by Money Inc . No other railroad made the top 20. The UP has over time created a toxic work environment and an "Us against them" mentality. They hire, train and layoff employees keeping them as a reserve in case they are needed. You will be laid off for long periods until you have several years seniority. Management is more concerned with shareholder returns than employee safety.

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