Union Pacific reviews

2.6

28% would recommend to a friend

(3,058 total reviews)

Jim Vena

20% approve of CEO

32% positive business outlook

Union Pacific has an employee rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars, based on 3,058 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Union Pacific employee rating is 26% below average for employers within the Transportation & Logistics industry (3.5 stars).

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3K reviews
2.0
Jul 22, 2025

Not what is used to be

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Pros

Railroading is a very cool business with a ton of problems to solve. Under Young or Koraleski, employees were valued and layoffs at least came with a good severance based on years of sevice.

Cons

Fritz, Vena, and PSR led to the industry absolutely losing its moral standing. Safety is undermined in lieu of profits. Prefers to ignore or cover up problems rather than fixing them. Favors company 'yes-men' who do not challenge any of the views or ideas of their superiors. Layoffs always a fear, and now they are often offering "transfer" to low-desirable jobs or you lose your job; no severance packages of yesteryear.

3.0
Jul 21, 2025

Salary

Recommend
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Pros

Good consistent job, rewarding and challenginf

Cons

Long hours, no work life balance

3.0
Jul 14, 2025

Life as a conductor

Recommend
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Pros

Great pay & benefits. Not necessarily a very strenuous job physically.

Cons

Horrible way of life until your 15 years in. You’ll pretty much be on call and subject to living in hotels more than your own home. For someone who loves family time and having a real schedule , it can be rough mentally

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